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28th Annual Laurel Run/Walk Taking Place July 20

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 28th Annual Laurel Run/Walk will take place this Saturday in Silver Creek. The event was created by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling in honor of their oldest daughter, who had Down syndrome. The run/walk will offer a variety of ways for people to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Filling the Gap Inc, Laurel Run, The Resource Center, Wayne Hotelling

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024 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 JUL … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: rock, rocknroll, rundown

Chautauqua County, Legislator Hemmer Sued In Death of Motorcyclist

July 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Chautauqua County Government and a County Legislator are being sued in the death of a motorcyclist last summer. Thomas Altwies and Lillian Hahn Altwies of Columbia, Missouri filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on behalf of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Jeffrey Duchaine, John Hemmer, Thomas Altwies and Lillian Hahn Altwies

Buffalo Man Indicted in Execution-Style Shooting Death in Jamestown

July 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Buffalo man has been indicted by a Grand Jury in the shooting death of a Buffalo man in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 33-year old Darius Kadenhead of Buffalo was indicted and arraigned Tuesday, July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorney, Darius Kadenhead, David Foley, Erie County District Attorney, Jason Schmidt, Marlon Clay, Shooting Death

Gov. Hochul Exploring Possible Cell Phone Ban in Classrooms

July 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has kicked off a statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools. This listening tour will include roundtable discussions with key stakeholders over the coming months. The Governor has emphasized the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, smartphone ban

Culvert Work To Help Protect UPMC Chautauqua Neighborhood

July 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Culvert work in the City of Jamestown will help protect the neighborhood near UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. The City was awarded $1.5 million as part of the 2024 Bridge NY Awards for the Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project. The project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project, New York State BRIDGE NY, UPMC Chautauqua

McDonald’s Suing Town of Ellicott Over Assessment

July 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

McDonald's is suing the town of Ellicott over its assessment on Fairmount Avenue. McDonald's Corporation #324 filed a suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court saying the property's assessment is excessive. The property has been assessed at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, McDonalds, Town of Ellicott

Jamestown Planning Commission Gets Look at Proposed Parking Lot Project for TCC

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission got an initial look at a proposed project to add more parking for The Chautauqua Center. Carmina Wood Design Civil Engineer Joe Palumbo introduced the project that would add a 28-space employee parking lot on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmina Wood Design, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Ellen Shadle, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Planning Commission, Joe Palumbo, Mark Roetzer, The Chautauqua Center

Former Rite Aid Building Owner, Target Suing for Tax Assessments To Be Lowered

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The owners of the former Rite Aid on North Main Street are challenging the City of Jamestown's assessment of the property. OFP Wagradol NY LLC filed a lawsuit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court staying the assessment is "unjust, unequal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, City of Jamestown, OFP Wagradol NY LLC, Rite Aid, Target Corporation, Town of Ellicott

Fredonia Fire Department Receiving More Than $71,000 in Federal Funding

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fredonia Fire Department is receiving $71,094 in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,478,994 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Chuck Schumer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Fredonia Fire Department, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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