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[LISTEN] CHQ Chamber Chats: David Niles (Roger Tory Peterson Institute) – September 2024

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber Chats is a monthly podcast presented by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, featuring business owners and Entrepreneurs from throughout the Chautauqua Region to introduce who they area and help to offer insight into their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, CHQ Chamber Chats, chq chamber of commerce, Dan Heitzenrater, David Niles, local business, Roger Tory Peterson, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, rtpi

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 29, 2024

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us for his monthly interview to discuss a wide variety of topics from homelessness issues, the CHQ Transit Hub, the Jamestown Airport, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: CHQ Transit, CHQ Transit Hub, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Homeless, PJ Wendel

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Labor Day Festival – August 29, 2024

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 43rd Annual Jamestown Labor Day Fest will take place this Sunday, September 1st at Bergman Park. We learn about all the activities that will take place, including who is being honored with this year's George Ritzer Labor Award from Collaborative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Bergman Park, Collaborative Children's Solutions, George Ritzer Labor Award, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Pat Smeraldo

Fredonia Man Sentenced in 2016 Kidnapping Case

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A former Fredonia man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a kidnapping that happened back in 2016. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that Samuel Saeli will spend 19 years in state prison followed by 20 years of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorney, Jason Schmidt, Judge Wojtasek, Kidnapping, Samuel Saeli

County Legislature Approves Setting General Fund Balance Target

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

After more than a half hour of discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved setting a target for the general fund balance. The update to the County's Financial Management Policy includes the language that the County "...shall strive to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Financial Management Policy, Chautauqua County Legislature, Fred Johnson, Fred Larson, Kitty Crow, Susan Parker

City Resident Accuses City Of Targeting His Property

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A City of Jamestown resident is accusing the City for targeting him after his property received multiple housing code violations. Eighth Street resident Tom Andolora, speaking at City Council Monday, claimed Mayor Kim Ecklund and Director of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Housing Code Enforcement Officers, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kim Ecklund, Tom Andolora

43rd Annual Labor Day Fest Takes Place September 1

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 43rd Annual Labor Day Festival will take place this Sunday, September 1 at Bergman Park. The event starts with Chautauqua Striders' Dan Feather 5k run/walk at 9:30 a.m. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. An arts and crafts show featuring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Chautauqua Striders, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Dan Feather Memorial 5k Run/Walk, George Ritzer Labor Award, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Pat Smeraldo, Steven Thorpe

Jamestown BPU Closed For Labor Day Holiday

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on that day. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Labor Day, Yard Waste Site

Saturday, August 31 A Free Fishing Day In NYS

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This Saturday will be a Free Fishing Day in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the addition of the day to the state's free fishing day schedule. The addition is part of the Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative launched … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Free Fishing Day, Kathy Hochul

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – September 01, 2024

August 29, 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, swedish music

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