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WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – June 20, 2024

June 20, 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 JUN … [Read more...]

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

Rep. Langworthy In Support of $5.29 Million Request For Chadakoin River Work

June 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy visited Jamestown Wednesday in support of a federal request to protect the Chadakoin River. The City of Jamestown has applied for $5.29 million for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, City of Jamestown, Nick Langworthy

Lakeview Ave Residents Request More Stringent Policies For Noise Ordinance Violations

June 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Residents of Lakeview Avenue are asking the city to create more stringent policies for noise ordinance violations. Several residents spoke at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night saying the noise issues on the street have become a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, John O'Hagan, Lakeview Avenue, noise ordinance, Paul Leone, public nuisance ordinance, Rental Inspection Ordinance, SWAT team, Tim Jackson, Zach Sandberg

USDA Issues Disaster Declaration for Grape Growers Affected By Freeze

June 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The USDA has declared a disaster, bringing relief for grape growers in the Lake Erie Grape Belt. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the relief is for farmers who experienced major crop losses as a result of an unexpected freeze on April 25, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: GRAPE Act, Lake Erie Grape Belt, Nick Langworthy, U.S. Department of Agriculture

JHS Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced

June 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School has announced Carsen Bane and Ella Storms as valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Carsen Bane, Valedictorian, is the son of David and Heidi Bane. During his time at JHS, he has been a member of the varsity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carsen Bane, Ella Storms, Jamestown High School

Former JPS Educator Barbi Price To Deliver JHS Graduation Keynote Address

June 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Former Jamestown Public Schools educator Barbi Price will deliver the keynote address at Jamestown High School’s 2024 Commencement. Commencement takes place at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Price retired from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barbi Price, Chautauqua Institution, Commencement, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

Extreme Heat Leads To Cooling Centers Opening In Chautauqua County

June 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A prolonged period of heat and humidity is underway this week in New York State, including Chautauqua County. A combination of high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to heat index values or “feel-like” temperatures in the upper … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., cooling center, Heat Advisory, Joy Fellowship Church, Long Point State Park, St. Susan Center

Jamestown Man Charged With Murdering Child

June 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been charged with murder in the death of an 8-month old child in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Sean Thomas was arraigned Monday on an eight count indictment charging him … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aniyah Turk, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Jason Schmidt, Sean Thomas

Wicked Warren’s To Open July 13 in Downtown Jamestown

June 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wicked Warren's will open in downtown Jamestown on July 13. The brewpub will be located in the former Jamestown Brewing building at the corner of West Third and Washington Streets. Wicked Warren's brewing operation will be overseen by Head … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Dave Waller, Drew Erlandson, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Sloan Milne, Wicked Warren's

Tarp Skunks Manager Resigns

June 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have announced that manager Ben Julian has resigned because of personal reasons. Assistant coach Ryan Hill has been promoted to interim manager effectively immediately. Julian had replaced Field Manager Jordan Basile … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Julian, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Jordan Basile, Ryan Hill

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