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Silver Creek Woman Faces Additional Charges Following Death Of Daughter

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A Silver Creek mother is facing additional charges following the death of her daughter in April. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said that a Chautauqua County Grand Jury issued a five-count indictment on Monday that includes 2nd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashley Bertino, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Silver Creek

Sen. Borrello Calls on Gov. Hochul To Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Fund Debt

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is joining others in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate unemployment insurance fund debt. Borrello joins all members of the State Senate Committee on Small Business, Commerce and Economic Development in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, State Senate Committee on Small Business Commerce and Economic Development, Unemployment Insurance Assessment Surcharge, Unemployment Insurance Fund debt

CCPEG Accepting Grant Applications For Economic Development Projects

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is accepting grant applications for economic development projects. CCPEG received a multi-year grant in the amount of $1.625 Million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The grant award … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Economic Development Strategic Plan, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, CHQ Chamber, Hartley Park, Lakewood, Mayville, Monica Simpson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, ShopLocalCHQ, Waterfront Activation Plan

Free Rabies Clinic At Humane Society Set For Jan. 18

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society are hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic on January 18. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18 at the Humane Society, located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic

City Council Members Calling For Guide Rail To Be Replaced By Persell Middle School

January 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

Jamestown City Council members are calling for a guiderail to be reinstalled at an intersection near Persell Middle School. The guiderail was removed when the intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue was reconfigured in 2024. Public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, Kevin Whitaker, Kim Ecklund, Mark Roetzer, Persell Middle School

Mayville Winter Festival Canceled

January 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mayville Winter Festival has been canceled for this year. CHQ Chamber made the announcement Tuesday, stating that the decision was made after ongoing conversations over the past several months, and a thorough review by the planning committee … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, Dan Heitzenrater, Mayville Winter Festival, Village of Mayville

Truffle Honey Restaurant, Owners Facing Two Lawsuits

January 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Town of Chautauqua restaurant, Truffle Honey, is facing two different lawsuits in State Supreme Court. The first, filed by Gialy's LLC on December 20, 2024, alleges a broken contract when Locale Hospitality LLC, Matthew Dinger, and Morgan Zollman … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Gialy's LLC, Jonathan Young, Locale Hospitality LLC, Matthew Dinger, Morgan Zollman, Truffle Honey Eatery

U.S Postal Services Offices To Close Thursday To Honor Jimmy Carter

January 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

All U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed on Thursday to honor Jimmy Carter. The closure is part of an observance following the passing of the 39th president, who died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The decision, announced last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donald Trump, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden, National Day of Mourning, U.S. Postal Service

Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting First Amendment Day on Jan. 11

January 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host its inaugural 1A Day this Saturday. The event, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., will celebrate the five fundamental freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visitors can explore … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1A Day, Fenton History Center, First Amendment, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community College, New Neighbors Coalition, Robert H. Jackson, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sukanya Burman Dance, U.S. Constitution

City Council Member Urges Hiring of Police Officers

January 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council Public Safety Chair urges council to approve hiring police officers this month. City Council has a resolution on their desk to hire five police officers. Council member at large Jeff Russell said that Police Chief Tim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Public Safety Committee, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Tim Jackson

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