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Cummins’ Annual Recycle Day is June 8

June 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Cummins' Annual Recycle Day takes place the Saturday, June 8. People may bring items between 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to the Jamestown Engine Plant by entering the employee driveway at 4720 Baker Street. Batteries, electronic devices, used motor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cummins, Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – June 6, 2024

June 6, 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

Name of Jamestown Woman Killed in North Harmony Car Crash Released

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The name of the Jamestown woman killed in a one-car crash on Tuesday has been released. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the SUV driven by 19-year old Victoria Smith of Lakewood went off Route 394 near Carpenter Pringle Road in the town … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Franchesca Oneal-Hawkins, Nija Slater-Hawkins, Town of North Harmony, Victoria Smith

Bomb Threats Leads To Persell Middle School Evacuation

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Persell Middle School was evacuated Wednesday following a bomb threat. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker issued a statement yesterday saying the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police were made aware of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bomb Threat, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Persell Middle School

STEL Receives Variance Approval To Knock Down Two Houses To Build Two-Family Residences in Jamestown

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Southern Tier Environments for Living has received variance approval to knock down two houses in the city to build two-family residences on the site. The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the area variance request for 370 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Kenyon, Chris Jock, Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., CODE Inc., James Scarpino, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Long Associates Architects, Matt Long, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Tom Whitney

Residents Encouraged To Be Aware of Potential Exposure to Rabies From Wildlife

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As people spend more time outdoors during the summer months, they're encouraged to be aware of the risk of potential exposure to rabies from wildlife. The Chautauqua County Health Department said the most common way people and animals are exposed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Jessica Wuerstle, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rabies

Civil War Reenactment To Take Place in Westfield

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Civil War Reenactment will take place at Westfield's Moore Park on June 7 through 9. The long-standing event provides historical context for the 9th NY Cavalry and Westfield during the Civil War. All activities are free and open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 9th New York Cavalry Civil War reenactment, Village of Westfield

NYS’ 250th Commemoration Commission Formed

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State's 250th Commemoration Commission has been formed to recognize the anniversary of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the commission formation, saying, "New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Revolution, Betty Rosa, Declaration of Independence, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Education, New York State's 250th Commemoration Commission, Office of Parks, Randy Simons, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Woman Dies In Rollover Accident on Rt 394 in North Harmony

June 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A woman died following an car crash on Route 394 in the town of North Harmony Tuesday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said they were called to Route 394 near Carpenter Pringle Road at 6:49 p.m. for a single car rollover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Accident, Town of North Harmony

City Looking at Adding Cannabis to Smoking Ordinance

June 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

An update to include cannabis in the City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance is being considered. Mayor Kim Ecklund presented the update to the local law to City Council members Monday night, "All that this is doing, since cannabis became legal, is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, smoking ordinance, Tracy Plaza

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