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BPU Receives Go Ahead To Start Construction of Microgrid

October 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has the go ahead from the U.S. Department of Energy to begin work on a microgrid in the greater Jamestown area. The DOE awarded and signed a contract with the BPU to finalize an agreement for $17,377,034 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community Microgrid Project, Jennifer Granholm, microgrid, U.S. Department of Energy

Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Libraries Receive Public Library Construction Grants

October 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has announced that libraries in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus system have been awarded state Public Library Construction Grants to assist with renovation and construction projects. The funding will enable libraries to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anderson-Lee Library, Bemus Point Library, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Clymer-French Creek Free Library, Dunkirk Public Library, George Borrello, James Prendergast Library, New York State Public Library Construction Grants, Patterson Library

Dana Corwin Appointed As Interim Director For County Office For Aging Services

October 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed Dana Corwin as the Interim Director of the Office for Aging Services. Corwin takes the helm following the retirement of longtime director Dr. Mary Ann Spanos. Corwin, a registered nurse and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Dana Corwin, Mary Ann Spanos, PJ Wendel

Jamestown Police’s Nearly 50 Year Old Shooting Range To Be Replaced

October 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

After about 50 years of use, the Jamestown Police Department will be getting a new range. Jamestown City Council approved using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to contract with Action Target of Provo, Utah to build the new facility that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Action Target, American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Tim Jackson

Daily Alternate Parking Begins Oct. 1 But That Could Be Changed For 2025

October 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

While daily alternate parking begins at 10:00 a.m. today in the City of Jamestown, there could be changes for 2025. Jamestown Police remind residents that vehicles should be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alternate Parking, Bill Reynolds, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Kim Ecklund, Tony Dolce

Officials Cut Ribbon On Jamestown’s First Cannabis Dispensary

October 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Local and state officials helped cut the ribbon on Jamestown's new cannabis dispensary Monday afternoon. Lifted dispensary opened at the end of August at 320 North Main Street. Patient's Pharmacy Chief Operating Officer Tim Scoma said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adult Use Retail Dispensary license, cannabis, Diane Mathews, George Borrello, Lifted, Patient's Pharmacy Inc., State Cannabis Control Board, Tim Scoma

JCC Appoints Jessica Kubiak As Vice President of Academic Affairs

October 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has appointed Jessica Kubiak as its Vice President of Academic Affairs. Kubiak served in the role in an interim capacity during the Spring semester last year before being appointed full time to the position. She … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College, Jessica Kubiak, Marilyn Zagora

City Council To Vote on Using ARPA Money To Build New Police Range

September 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to building a new range for the Police Department. Council member at large Jeff Russell said at the last work session that the current range hasn't been updated in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, JTNY Power House Skatepark, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Rand Precision Machining, Tim Jackson

Celoron Lighthouse Receives Makeover Thanks to Volunteers

September 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Celoron is thanking the group of people who helped give the Celoron Lighthouse a makeover. Mayor Scott Schrecengost thanked Darryl Anderson, Randy Coone, Mark Donato, Marla Myers, Missy Myers, Bill Lange and Timothy Jay Watson for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Lange, Celoron Lighthouse, Darryl Anderson, Mark Donato, Marla Myers, Missy Myers, Randy Coone, Scott Schrecengost, Timothy Jay Watson, Village of Celoron

Prendergast Library’s Executive Director Retiring, Successor Announced

September 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

James Prendergast Library's executive director is retiring and successor has been announced. Annie Greene, who has worked at the Library for 18 years, will retire on February 2, 2025. The Library Board of Trustees has appointed Tress Williams … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Greene, James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Tress Williams

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