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Grand Jury Issues More Charges Against Jamestown Man in Infant’s Death

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Grand Jury has levied additional charges against Jamestown man in the death of an infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Matthew Nuttall has been charged with First and Second Degree Manslaughter in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Isaac Benton, Jason Schmidt, Matthew Nuttall, National Child Abuse Prevention Month

WIVB: Buffalo Diocese Announces Closures, Mergers of 40 Parishes in WNY

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WIVB reports the Buffalo Diocese has announced 40 recommended closures and mergers of parishes in Western New York. The decision comes after the diocese’s announcement on May 28 to “rightsize and reshape” their parishes by closing or merging … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Diocese, Our Lady of Loretto, Our Lady of Snows, Our Lady of Victory, St. John's Church

Today Is ‘Give Big CHQ’ Day in Chautauqua County

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is the "Give Big CHQ" fundraiser in Chautauqua County. The 24-hour online event was started by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation in 2018. Community Impact Officer Liz Jones said it has raised over $1.7 million for over 150 local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Give Big CHQ, Lenna Foundation, Liz Jones, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Sen. Gillibrand Sponsoring Legislation to Renew Affordable Connectivity Program

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the renewal of the Affordable Connectivity Program. It’s a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet. The program ran out of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Connectivity Program, broadband, Kirsten Gillibrand, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act

WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Starts Airing Sunday, June 16

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA’s “I Remember” oral history project will make its debut this Sunday, June 16. The 14-episode program will air at 10:30 a.m. on 107.9 fm on Sundays except for the first Sunday of the month. The series features local residents and area … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Dan Swackhammer, Fenton History Center, I Remember, Jason Sample, Kipp Reynolds, Kranky Plate Productions

Jamestown BPU Holding Hot Dog Sale Today To Benefit St. Susan Center

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold its annual hot dog sale today to benefit St. Susan Center. BPU employee volunteers will be selling the hot dogs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today outside the BPU Customer Service Office. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cents for St. Susan, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, St. Susan Center

Hideaway Bay Resort Opens in Silver Creek

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local and state officials cut the ribbon for Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek Tuesday. The four-season, eco-friendly resort is located on 3.6 acres of secluded lakefront property just to the east of the Walnut Creek outlet on Lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adventure Sports Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Hideaway Bay Resort, Kevin and Christian Cullen, Mathew and Gene Tundo, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Silver Creek, Surfrider Foundation, Tundo Construction

Homegrown Cannabis Plants Now Allowed In NYS

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Cannabis Control Board has officially approved and adopted the regulations allowing adults 21 years and older to cultivate homegrown cannabis plants. Each adult is allowed to grow up to six plants with a maximum of 12 plants in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, State Cannabis Control Board

City of Jamestown Announces 2024 Street Improvement Projects

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has announced their street improvement projects for 2024. The projects will include a variety of critical maintenance and enhancement activities throughout the city. The planned improvements include brick and curb repair; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, street improvement projects

$45 Million Pavement Revitalization on NYS Thruway In Chautauqua County Begins

June 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A $45 million pavement revitalization project on the New York State Thruway has begun in Chautauqua County. The work will cover nearly 35 miles between exit 59 (Dunkirk - Fredonia - NY Route 60) and exit 60 (Westfield - Mayville - NY Route 394). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Thruway, New York State Thruway Authority, Oakgrove Construction Inc.

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