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1st Annual Mike and Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award Given to Cindy Reidy

January 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The first Annual Mike & Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award has been given to Cindy Reidy. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and Chautauqua Leadership Network (CLN) partnered to create the award and fund following the death of Mike … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Leadership Network, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Cindy Reidy, Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project, Mike and Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award, Mike Ricketts

Jamestown Man Faces Drug Charges in Federal Court

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has received drug charges in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross said 51 year old Curtis Snyder has been charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Curtis Snyder, Joshua Violanti, Rocco Beardsley, Trini Ross, U.S. District Court

City of Jamestown Receiving Support Toward Citizens Police Academy

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving support toward its Citizens Police Academy. Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a $1,000 grant from Cummins Engine to go toward purchasing training books and materials for the Academy. An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Citizens Police Academy, Cummins, E.E. Austin and Son, Jamestown City Council

Sen. Borrello Critical of Proposed $2.4 Billion For Migrant Crisis Issues In State Budget

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is critical of the $2.4 billion proposed in the state budget to be allocated to New York City to address the migrant crisis. Borrello said part of the problem is that New York City remains a "Sanctuary City" which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua Lake, George Borrello, Harmful Algal Blooms, Kathy Hochul, migrant crisis, Sanctuary City

New CRCF Fund To Help, Recognize JCC Media Arts Students

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fund that recognizes Jamestown Community College students work in media arts has been set up in memory of a local photographer, videographer, and documentarian. Aaron Perez died in October 2023 at the age of 38. He was a resident of Orange … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Perez, Aaron Perez Media Arts Award Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, emily drew, Jamestown Community College

Ice Fishers Reminded To Be Safe With Weather Changes

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Anglers looking to head out for some ice fishing are reminded to be safe, especially with the weather changes coming up this week. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "While 2023 was the warmest year on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, ice fishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

[LISTEN] Your Spending Swap With John Cross – Ep 26 -The Simple Path to Wealth PART 1

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, John Cross, Your Spending Swap, Your Spending Swap With John Cross

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – January 21, 2024

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Gerd Brigiotta, Swedish Hour

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Len Barry of the Reg Lenna – January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Len Barry makes his first Arts on Fire appearance of the year to talk all things Reg Lenna with AOF host Anthony Merchant reglenna.com/ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Len Barry, Reg Lenna

Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Continued Funding of Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for continued federal funding for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) in the upcoming government funding bill. The federal program assists households whose drinking water and/or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kirsten Gillibrand, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

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