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Television Legend Norman Lear Has Died at 101

December 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Television legend Norman Lear has died at the age of 101. Lear, a writer, producer, and developer best known for the early 1970s sitcoms "All In The Family" and "Sanford & Sons" died on Tuesday. He was executive producer of the cult movie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center, Norman Lear

Southwestern Central School Basketball Tournament To Benefit St. Susan Center

December 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Southwestern Central School District is hosting a basketball tournament this weekend that also will benefit the St. Susan Center. Southwestern’s National Honor Society and girls’ basketball program, in collaboration with Hamburg and Frewsburg … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Southwestern Central School District, St. Susan Center

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Drive-By Shooting

December 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has pled guilty to homicide in the fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the city in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November 13 in County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 800 Block Prendergast Avenue Shooting, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Drive-By Shooting, Jason Schmidt, Jesus Batista Perez, Kevin Roldan-Pantojas

EPA Has Begun Clean Up Of Former Crawford Furniture Site

December 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The clean up of the former Crawford Furniture site is now underway by the Environmental Protection Agency. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said crews began their work on Tuesday, November 28. She said the rainy weather has been helpful, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Crawford Furniture Building, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency

UPMC Chautauqua President Leaving For New Job At UPMC Hamot

December 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPMC Chautauqua's president will be leaving to become the new president of UPMC Hamot. Brian Durniok has been serving since July as the interim president of UPMC Hamot. He was chosen following a national executive search to fill the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Durniok, UPMC Chautauqua, UPMC Hamot

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Board Announces Class of 2024 Inductees

December 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors has announced the inductees who will comprise the Class of 2024. The inductees are Karen Bakewell, Daniel Bryner, Cheryl (Miller) Burns, Tom D’Angelo, Doug Kaltenbach, Rod Maloy, Carlene … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carlene Sluberski, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, Cheryl (Miller) Burns, Chip Johnson, Daniel Bryner, Doug Kaltenbach, Judy Young, Karen Bakewell, Karen Tellinghuisen, Rod Maloy, Tom D’Angelo

State DEC Announces Seasonal Closures for State Forest Access Roads in Chautauqua County

December 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the seasonal closure of several state forest access roads in Chautauqua County due to early winter weather conditions. The DEC said that road traffic in saturated, muddy conditions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

City of Jamestown Working On Filling Vacant Buildings Downtown

December 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield Opportunity Areas, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Planning and Development, City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, COVID-19, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Fringe Hair Salon, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Havana Cuban Cafe and Pizzeria, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Housing Authority, Key Bank, You've Been Framed

Public Hearing for $126 Million JPS Capital Project Set for December 5

December 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools District is holding a public hearing tonight on the proposed 2024-2029 Capital Project. The hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The vote is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Capital Project, Jamestown School Board, Rhonda Frank

Cornell Co-Op Ext of Chautauqua To Create ‘Grow Chautauqua Food System’ Program

December 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is using a new state grant to create the "Grow Chautauqua Food System Program." The $800,000 in funding is coming from the New York Food for New York Families program. CCE has posted a position … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce, Chautauqua County Office of the Aging, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Five Loaves and 20 Fish Ministries, Grow Chautauqua Food System Program, Jamestown Mobile Market, Local Roots Program, New York Food for New York Families Program, Rural Ministries of Dunkirk, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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