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STEM Wars Returns To Northwest Arena In May

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STEM Wars is returning to the Northwest Arena in May. STEM Wars 2025 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo that will be held May 21 and 22. The event brings together manufacturers, schools, suppliers, colleges and community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Alliance, Dream It Do It Western New York, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Northwest Arena, STEM Wars

Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit Made Available By County

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is being released by Chautauqua County as part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. This year’s theme, “Small Steps. Big Impact,” highlights the power of everyday actions in fostering a community that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit

RTPI Announces Jeanne Fralick as Development Director

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute has announced the hiring of Jeanne Fralick as its new Development Director. Jeanne is a Jamestown native who first discovered RTPI as an art student at Jamestown Community College. She ultimately received her BFA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jeanne Fralick, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Jamestown Public Schools Kindergarten Registration Is May 7

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will register kindergartners for the 2025-2026 school year by appointment on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Appointments will be held at the Central Administration Office located at 197 Martin Road between 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

Concert In Memory of Organist Ron McEntire Set for May 2

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A program in memory of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s former director of music will be held this Friday. “Memories of Ron McEntire in Music” will feature organist Judy Congdon in concert at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 2 at St. Luke’s. The concert is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Judy Congdon, Mozart Club of Jamestown, Ron McEntire, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Jamestown City Council To Vote On Police Union Contract

April 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Police Union tonight. The agreement between the City and Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association has already been approved and ratified by the Police Union. It covers January 1, 2025 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Water Pump Station, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, Labor Contract, Monroe and More LLC

Salvation Army Holds Groundbreaking For New Domestic Violence Shelter

April 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Salvation Army held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for its new domestic violence shelter. The Anew Center will be a 7-unit, 19-bed family shelter in Jamestown that will serve individuals and families who have experienced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carnahan Jackson, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Cummins Foundation, Domestic Violence, John Merchant, Lenna Foundation, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Anew Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

FDA Suspends Program That Tests Milk, Dairy Products

April 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program that tests milk and other dairy products. An FDA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dairy, Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing Program, National Institutes of Health, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Richard Ball, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

United Way Community Baby Shower Starts Today

April 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County is kicking off its annual Community Baby Shower today. Each spring, United Way collects new baby items for local at-risk mothers and their newborns. The items are then distributed to those in need by UWCHQ’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Baby Shower, United Way of Chautauqua County

[LISTEN] Tarp Talk – Episode 4 – April 23, 2025

April 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Baseball, Dre Guinness, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Sports, Tarp Skunks, Tarp Talk

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