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NYS DEC Warns Residents About Dangers of Giant Hogweed

July 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State DEC is warning residents about the dangers of giant hogweed. According to the State Department of Environmental Conservation, giant hogweed is a very large, invasive plant that can cause painful burns and permanent scarring. The plant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: giant hogweed, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Rental Inspection Ordinance, Food Truck Ordinance Up For Review By Jamestown City Council

July 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will begin final review of a rental inspection ordinance as well as review a food truck ordinance at their work session tonight. The city is proposing a rental inspection ordinance that would require rental inspections for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: food truck ordinance, Food Trucks, Gus Macker, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Lead, Lead Based Paint removal, Rental Inspection Ordinance

Fire Quickly Extinguished At UPMC Chautauqua

July 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire at UPMC Chautauqua Saturday afternoon. The Jamestown Fire Department received a call just before 12:30 p.m. of a box alarm going off at the hospital. When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Fire Department, UPMC Chautauqua

Seneca Nation Receiving Funding Through Tribal Home Visiting Program

July 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving at $320,268 grant as part of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. The funding is coming from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to HHS, the Tribal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Seneca Nation of Indians, Tribal Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Recipients Announced

July 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown has announced the 2024 Women of Achievement recipients. The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources said the awards recognize and honor women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Bonnie Weber, Chautauqua County IDEA Coalition, Chloe Yu, Korinda Messenger, Kristan McMahon, Lane Women’s Health, Momina DiBlasio, Mustard Seed Global Health and Wellness Inc., New Neighbors Coalition, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sitar Arts Center, Southwestern High School, St. Bonaventure University, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Susan's Center, The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources, Youth For Understanding, YWCA Jamestown, YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Awards

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care’s ‘Hole Out For Hospice’ Set for Aug. 9

July 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care's "Hole Out for Hospice" Golf Tournament is set for August 9. The event will be held at the Chautauqua Golf Club in partnership with Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate. A variety of sponsorship opportunities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Golf Club, Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Hole Out for Hospice, Zach Agett

[LISTEN] CHQ Chamber Chats: Bradley “B.J.” Monacelli (Robo Enterprises) – July 2024

July 6, 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: Bradley Monacelli, Chamber Chats, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, CHQ Chamber Chats, Dan Heitzenrater, Robo Enterprises, Robo Wash

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – July 07, 2024

July 6, 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 – Kim Ecklund July 4 & 11, 2024

July 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about splash pads, the Chadakoin River, the proposed Rental Inspection Ordinance, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Jamestown Splash Pad, Kim Ecklund, Rental Inspection Ordinance

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Veteran Pinning – July 4 & 11, 2024

July 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We bring you a portion of the 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony held at Cassadaga Valley High School featuring Congressman Nick Langworthy. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony, Nick Langworthy

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