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County Health Department, Humane Society Hosting Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics

May 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department, in partnership with the Chautauqua County Humane Society, are hosting two upcoming free rabies vaccination clinics. The first is this Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Humane Society’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic

Body Of Missing Lakewood Man Found In Chautauqua Lake

May 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The body of a missing Lakewood man has been located in Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 8:45 a.m., Saturday, May 23 of a possible body on the shoreline near the Stow Ferry in North Harmony. Deputies, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Coroner, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Lake, Daniel Emerson, Daniel Scott Emmerson, Lakewood-Busti Police Department

SUNY Fredonia Cutting More Than 20 Programs To Help Address Deficit

May 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SUNY Fredonia is cutting more than 20 programs and minors in an effort to address its deficit. 10 undergraduate, four graduate, and seven minor programs will be cut. The University said that "all current and incoming accepted enrolled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: SUNY Fredonia

Two Municipalities Receiving Water, Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Funding

May 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two municipalities are receiving nearly $1.5 million for water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The town of Dunkirk will receive $1.4 million for the replacement of approximately 13,000 linear feet of aged water mains and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, South Dayton, town of Dunkirk

Wells Enterprises Expansion Project Receives Award

May 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Economic Development Council has named the Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk as its 2026 Project of the Year. The announcement was made during NYSEDC’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, NY. The Project of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, City of Dunkirk, Empire State Development, New York State Economic Development Council, Wells Enterprises

Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott Receives State Recognition

May 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Fellow Board Member and New York State School Boards Association President Christine Schnars presented Abbott with the Board Lifetime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, New York State School Boards Association, Paul Abbott

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Roetzer On Street Construction – May 21, 2026

May 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Street construction work has begun for the season around the City of Jamestown. We’ll talk about projects with Jamestown Acting Department of Public Works Director Mark Roetzer. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Mark Roetzer

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project Presentation – May 21, 2026

May 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a presentation at their May 19, 2026 meeting from Acting Department of Public Works Director Mark Roetzer about a project that aims to clean up the channels leading into the Chadakoin River. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Mark Roetzer

JLDC Approves $200,000 Loan To Powerhaus Fitness

May 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fitness center that’s being constructed in the City of Jamestown has been approved a $200,000 loan. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation approved the 10 year loan at 4% interest for Powerhaus Fitness Factory LLC for renovations at 834 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aili Makuch, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Powerhaus Fitness Center, Southern Tier Enterprise Development Organization Inc., Zachary Davis

Five Year Delay For Electric School Bus Mandate Included in NYS Budget Bill

May 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A bill authorizing a five-year delay in New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate will be included in the state budget bill. State Senator George Borrello voted for the bill saying it is a breakthrough in his years-long efforts to relieve what he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: electric school bus, electric school bus mandate, George Borrello, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Budget

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