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Jamestown Planning Commission Gets Look at Proposed Parking Lot Project for TCC

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission got an initial look at a proposed project to add more parking for The Chautauqua Center. Carmina Wood Design Civil Engineer Joe Palumbo introduced the project that would add a 28-space employee parking lot on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmina Wood Design, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Ellen Shadle, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Planning Commission, Joe Palumbo, Mark Roetzer, The Chautauqua Center

Former Rite Aid Building Owner, Target Suing for Tax Assessments To Be Lowered

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The owners of the former Rite Aid on North Main Street are challenging the City of Jamestown's assessment of the property. OFP Wagradol NY LLC filed a lawsuit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court staying the assessment is "unjust, unequal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, City of Jamestown, OFP Wagradol NY LLC, Rite Aid, Target Corporation, Town of Ellicott

Fredonia Fire Department Receiving More Than $71,000 in Federal Funding

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fredonia Fire Department is receiving $71,094 in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,478,994 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Chuck Schumer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Fredonia Fire Department, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

‘Imposter Syndrome’ Art Exhibit Opens at Pearl City Clay House Friday

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Art exhibit, "Imposter Syndrome” by Joe Grice and Joe Rice, will open at the Pearl City Clay House on Friday. The exhibit will run July 19th through the end of August. An opening reception will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday. The free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Imposter Syndrome, Joe Grice, Joe Rice, Pearl City Clay House

Cannabis Dispensary License Approved For Jamestown Business

July 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The license for a cannabis dispensary in Jamestown has received approval by the state Cannabis Control Board. Patient's Pharmacy Inc. has been approved for a Adult Use Retail Dispensary (AURD) license and was one of 109 adult-use cannabis licenses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, cannabis growers showcase, CAURD, Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary License, Herbal IQ, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Patient's Pharmacy Inc., State Cannabis Control Board, Tim Scoma

NYS Office of Cannabis Management Issues Cannabis Recall

July 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State's Office of Cannabis Management has issued a recall on all cannabinoid hemp products, including the "Sky High" brand, produced by Eat Sky High LLC. The unregulated products were sold through licensed cannabis and cannabinoid hemp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabinoid hemp products, Eat Sky High LLC, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, recall, Sky High

County Jail Inmate Escapes Briefly

July 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An inmate of the Chautauqua County Jail briefly escaped the facility last Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 36-year old Eric Ryals gained access to the roof top of the jail, running from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Jail, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Eric Ryals

Falconer Man Sentenced in Arson Fire in Kennedy

July 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Falconer man has been sentenced for setting a fire that destroyed two houses in Kennedy. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 30-year old Aubrey Baize was sentenced Monday in Chautauqua County Court to a state prison … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Aubrey Baize, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Jason Schmidt, Kennedy

Chautauqua County Fair Opens Today

July 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 128th Chautauqua County Fair begins today at the County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The fair runs until Sunday, July 21st and will feature midway rides by Amusements of America, grandstand events every night, animal exhibits; fair food, and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aim High Canines Stunt Dog Show, Chautauqua County Fair, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Globe of Death Squad

Jamestown Municipal Band To Perform Concert Tonight, Wednesday

July 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band hopes to perform two concerts this week to make up for weather related cancellations the last three weeks. Tonight, the band will perform music of Broadway and Hollywood. Wednesday night, the concert's theme is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

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