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Martin Luther King Jr. Service To Be Held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on January 15

January 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Monday, January 15. The service will take place at 4:00 p.m. and feature keynote speaker Dr. Vicki Sapp. The theme for the event is "Keep on Pushing" with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emmanuel Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr., Vicki Sapp

Foster Parent Open House Set for January 18

January 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services’ Home Finding Team will host a Foster Parent Open House on Thursday, January 18. The Department is offering an in-person session and a virtual session. The in-person session … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audra Moeller, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Foster Care

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – January 11, 2024

January 11, 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 WRFA @ RegLenna.com. FRI JAN 12 … [Read more...]

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

Guilty Plea Reached In Shooting Death of Sinclairville Man

January 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A guilty plea has been reached in the shooting death of a Sinclairville man in July 2022. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Wednesday that the defendant charged in the case has pled guilty to felony … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, fatal shooting, Jason Schmidt, Joseph Misciagno, Sinclairville

County Executive Wendel Reacts To State of the State Address

January 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is applauding the mental health and education proposals in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Wendel, who has over 25 years of experience in the educational field, said he's glad to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: asylum seekers, Bail Reform, Drug court, fentanyl, Kathy Hochul, migrant crisis, PJ Wendel, State of the State

State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address For Not Addressing Public Safety, State’s Affordability

January 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

State Senator George Borrello is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's State of State address for not addressing the state's affordability and public safety. Borrello said Hochul's address was, quote, "a lot of talk," "We've heard it before. 'We're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, State of State

City Council Hopes To Act In January On Camera, Lighting Project For Spring, Cherry St. Ramps

January 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown City Council hopes to act on funding a camera and lighting project at the Spring and Cherry Street Ramps by the end of January. Council has two resolutions totaling $249,680 to award bids to companies to install cameras and lights in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, Jamestown City Council, Paula Pichon, Spring Street Parking Ramp

JRC Building and Business Improvement Grant Program Application Process Now Open

January 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The application process for Jamestown Renaissance Corporation’s Building and Business Improvement Program(BBIP) grant program is now open. Grants awarded will range from $500 to $25,000 per building or business. The applicant will be required to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Jamestown Historic District, Frank Besse, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Building and Business Improvement Program grant program, Jamestown Urban Design Plan

Thousands Lose Power in North County Due to High Winds

January 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

High winds caused thousands to lose power and caused damage in the northern part of Chautauqua County Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said a 74 mph gust was reported at Dunkirk at 11:25 a.m. New York State Police reported high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Emergency Services, High Wind Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York State Police, New York State Thruway Authority, Noel Guttman, Power Outage

Jamestown High School’s New Nickname Is ‘Red & Green’

January 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School's new nickname will be “Red & Green” following a recommendation from the school’s Nickname Committee. The Jamestown School Board voted 5 to 1 on Tuesday to adopt the new nickname. Board member Frank Galeazzo was the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School Mascot Committee, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Board of Regents, New York State Education Department, Red & Green

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