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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 27

April 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 27. Unused or expired medication can be dropped off between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at The Chautauqua Center located at 107 Institute Street in Jamestown or at Alstar Ambulance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alstar Ambulance Services, CVS, Jamestown Police Department, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, The Chautauqua Center, Tops

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – April 25, 2024

April 25, 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 APR … [Read more...]

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

County Executive Wendel Presents State of the County

April 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel celebrated successes of 2023 while sharing goals for 2024 in his annual State of the County address. Wendel delivered his address at the monthly County Legislature meeting. He said the county is in a solid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Charter-Spectrum, Chautauqua County Legislature, Choose CHQ, DFT Communications, ECC Technologies, Gerace Office Building, Hall R. Clothier Building, Live CHQ, New York State Municipal Trust, PJ Wendel, Ripley, shovel ready site, State of the County, Vision 2024

New York Restricts Dairy Cattle Imports Due To Avian Flu Outbreak

April 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has announced temporary import requirements for dairy cattle coming into the state following detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle and goats in other states. The New York State Department of Agriculture and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: dairy cattle, highly pathogenic avian influenza, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Operation Safe Stop Day is April 25

April 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Operation Safe Stop Day takes place today. The day, supported by the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, is an annual public awareness event to promote school bus safety and educate the public about the dangers of illegally passing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New York Association for Pupil Transportation, Operation Safe Stop Day

BBQ To Benefit Juneteenth Scholarship Fund Set For April 27

April 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A barbecue and basket raffle fundraiser to benefit the Jamestown Juneteenth Scholarship Fund will be held April 27. The event will take place 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Morton Club on Pratt Avenue in Jamestown. It will feature live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Juneteenth Scholarship Fund, Regina Brackman

BPU Announces Plans to Retool District Heating System

April 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced plans to expand and retool its district heating system. The announcement follows a 15-month engineering study by Ramboll Engineering that was funded by the New York State Energy Research and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, David Leathers, District Heat, Flex-Tech grant program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, Ramboll Engineering, Wastewater Treatment Plant

CCIDA Approves Tax Exemptions For Wicked Jimmy’s LLC

April 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved $243,000 in tax incentives for the Wicked Jimmy's LLC project in downtown Jamestown. The incentives passed for the $2.35 million project include up to $63,124 in sales tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Mark Geise, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Jamestown’s Two New Splash Pads Should Open By Early June

April 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Jamestown's two new splash pads should be open by early June. Jamestown Public Works Interim Director Mark Roetzer said concrete work is ready to go for both pads at Allen and Jackson-Taylor Parks and will be done the same week. He said West … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Mark Roetzer

JCC Celebrates Earthfest Today

April 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will celebrate its annual Earthfest celebration today. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the Jamestown Campus. Earthfest promotes the understanding, celebration, and stewardship of the Earth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Earthfest, Invasive Species Centre, Jamestown Community College, Jamie Haight, JCC Earth Awareness Club, Jeff Musial, Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics

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