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Rural Mobile Medical Unit Health & Wellness Initiative Set for Wednesday in Clymer

October 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The second annual Rural Mobile Medical Unit Health and Wellness Initiative will take place in Clymer on Wednesday. The free event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on October 30 is sponsored by ABBE Reformed Church and Southwestern Independent Living … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ABBE Reformed Church, Allegheny Health NetworK, Center for Elder Law and Justice, EPIC, Erie Retina Research, Rural Mobile Medical Unit Health and Wellness Initiative, Southwestern Independent Living Center, The Chautauqua Center, Westfield Memorial Hospital, WNY Urology

Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Award

October 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter, C and S Companies, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City of Jamestown, Empire State Development, Gebbie Foundation, Harrison Studio, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

City Council To Vote To Override State’s Tax Cap

October 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on a local law tonight to override the state's tax cap. Under a state law passed in 2011, local municipalities may only raise property taxes from the prior year by the lessor of 2% or the rate of inflation. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, Jamestown City Council, Property Tax Cap

Jamestown Receives $187,672 in EMS Training Funds

October 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has been awarded $187,672 for EMS training. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the federal funding as part of the Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance program. Administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Fire Department, Nick Langworthy, Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance program, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Exhibit Celebrating Norman Lear’s Legacy In Comedy, Civic Engagement Opens at Comedy Center

October 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A special exhibit celebrating Norman Lear’s storied legacy in comedy and civic engagement is now open at the National Comedy Center. 2024 marks the first modern election absent the legendary comedy producer and writer who passed in December 2023 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Comedy Center, Norman Lear, People for The American Way’s Artists for Democracy campaign, Shepard Fairey

Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair Takes Place Wednesday

October 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair will take place this Wednesday. The event on October 30 will be held from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at the Safety Village, located next to BOCES on Route 394 in Ashville. Admission is $5 per person … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Safety Village, Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair

Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Stay Out of Caves, Mines in Fall and Winter To Protect Hibernating Bats

October 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As part of International Bat Week, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says bats spend the winter hibernating in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bat Week, bats, International Bat Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Sean Mahar, white nose syndrome

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – October 27, 2024

October 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Gerd Brigiotta, Swedish Hour

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 24, 2024

October 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed 2025 County Budget, Hurricane Relief, Chautauqua Lake and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2025 County Budget, Chautauqua Lake, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, PJ Wendel

Early Voting Begins Saturday, October 26

October 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Early voting begins in New York State and Chautauqua County this Saturday, October 26. Four poll sites will be open in Chautauqua County for early voting. These sites are: • The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds at the 4-H Bldg./Ag & Expo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 elections, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Early Voting

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