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Sen. Gillibrand Announces Passage of Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence Act

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced the passage of the Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence, or FEND, Off Fentanyl Act. Gillibrand’s office said that the legislation would give the U.S. government the power to crack down on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: fentanyl, Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence Act, Kirsten Gillibrand

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 2, 2024

May 2, 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 MAY … [Read more...]

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

New City Park Fees Approved For Traveling Baseball, Softball Teams

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved new park fees for traveling baseball and softball teams. The new travel baseball and softball team fee will be $125.00 per team, per game, including practice time. It was learned during the voting session on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community Baseball, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Kim Ecklund, park fees, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium

Jamestown BPU Retool Conference Set for June 11

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This year's Jamestown BPU Retool conference theme is "Connect. Collaborate. Create Clean Energy Opportunities." The one-day conference will be held Tuesday, June 11 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. This year’s conference theme is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jon M. Williams, NextCorps, ReTool Conference, Scale for ClimateTech, University of Rochester, Viridi

Events and Initiatives Planned for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is spearheading a range of events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. This year's theme is "Where to Start," which aims to inspire community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week, Mental Health Awareness Month

JPS Kindergarten Registration Will Take Place May 7

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kindergarten registration in the Jamestown Public Schools will take place Tuesday, May 7 for the 2024-25 school year Appointments to register a child for kindergarten can be made by contacting Central Registration at (716) 483-4344. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

City Deer Management Committee Reformed

May 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A committee to address the deer population in Jamestown has been reformed. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce announced at the voting session Monday that Council member Joe Paterniti will chair the Deer Management Committee and be joined … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park Ice Rink, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Deer Population, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Deer Management Group, Joe Paterniti, Jones Memorial Park, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce

St. Susan Center Welcomes Donation of 40,000 Pounds of Food

May 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The St. Susan Center has welcomed a donation of 40,000 pounds of food. St. Susan Center Executive Director Cherie Rowland said Falconer native Sam Ognibene approached her a year ago about the possibility of the donation. She said the Church of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cherie Rowland, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Collin Bishop, FeedMore WNY, Sam Ognibene, St. Susan Center

CASA ‘Come To The Table’ Fundraiser Set for May 9

May 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CASA of Chautauqua County will hold its 16th Annual Come to the Table fundraising event on May 9. The event supports abused and neglected children in the pursuit of safe and permanent homes. It will be held Thursday, May 9 at the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CASA of Chautauqua, Come to the Table Fundraiser, Kelly Fiorella

Spring Turkey Season Starts Today in Upstate New York

May 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The regular spring turkey season for all licensed turkey hunters opens today in Upstate New York. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said spring turkey harvest in New York averages approximately 16,000 to 18,000 birds but varies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, wild turkey

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