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City Of Jamestown Seeking New Historian

March 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is looking for a new Historian. Ashley Senske submitted her resignation from the volunteer position recently. She had been appointed by former Mayor Sam Teresi in 2019. According to her resignation letter, she worked with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashley Senske, City Historian, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Historic Marker Committee, Kim Ecklund, Sam Teresi

Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Trump To Take Action Regarding Avian Bird Flu

March 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Trump administration to take action to develop and approve a vaccine for poultry and contain the Avian Bird Flu outbreak Bird flu has been found in 44 of New York’s 62 counties and has forced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amber Betts, Avian flu, Donald Trump, Kirsten Gillibrand, Washington State Department of Agriculture

Manufacturing Groups Expressing Concern Over Tariffs Impacts

March 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Alliance and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the economic impact of tariffs on manufacturers in the region. They warn that continued … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Alliance, Jay Timmons, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, National Association of Manufacturers, Tariffs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Jamestown Man Faces 30 Years In Prison

March 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 47-year old Richard Pearson pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession with intent to distribute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joshua Violanti, Michael DiGiacomo, Richard Pearson, U.S. District Court

Bill Ward To Perform At Next Reg Lenna Memory Cafe

March 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Area musician Bill Ward will be the performer at the next Memory Café at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. The Memory Cafe will take place at noon, Tuesday, March 11. It’s a free respite and arts program for people with forgetfulness or other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Exhale The Family Caregiver Initiative, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Memory Café, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Gateway Lofts Project Presents To Planning Commission, Receives Variance Approval

March 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gateway Lofts Project has received variance approval once again from the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals following a site plan review by the Jamestown Planning Commission. The now $77 million project being done by Southern Tier Environments … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, Chautauqua Hardware, Community Helping Hands, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald

County Residents Can Now Pay Delinquent Taxes Online

March 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County residents can now pay delinquent property taxes online. The County’s Real Property Tax Division has launched an online payment system, available through the County’s Real Property Tax website under the Property Tax Lookup … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Real Property Tax Division

New Public Art Initiative Being Launched In Chautauqua County

March 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new public art initiative is being launched in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is collaborating with the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development (CCDPD) on the PAINT CHQ mural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: A H Public Spaces Consulting, Alexandra Hall, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, PAINT CHQ mural program

NYS’ ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge Underway For Birders

March 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State’s Annual “I BIRD NY” Challenge is now underway for birders of all ages and abilities. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the challenge provides opportunities to identify and learn about birds, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I BIRD NY Challenge, National Survey of Hunting Fishing and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, New York State Birding Trail, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – March 06, 2025

March 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU MAR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Big Inlet Brewing, Bill Ward, Memory Café, R.E.M, Reg Lenna, Wine Cellar

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