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Volunteers Spreading Cheer Through Santa For Seniors Campaign

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services along with dozens of volunteers is once again spreading holiday cheer through the annual Santa for Seniors campaign. This is an initiative that ensures isolated older adults throughout the county are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church at Chautauqua, Rev. J. Paul Womack Christmas Basket Fund, Santa for Seniors

Mayville DMV Hours Temporarily Changed Due To Staffing

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hours at the Mayville Department of Motor Vehicles Office are being temporarily changed due to staffing challenges. Beginning today, the Mayville DMV location will be open to the public Monday through Wednesday only. Hours will remain 8:30 a.m. to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Emily Blevins

Prendergast Library To Host Two Free Concerts This Month

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library is hosting two free music concerts in December. The Mozart Chorus will perform from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 and the Brio Bells handbell choir will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brio Bells handbell choir, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Danica Olson, James Prendergast Library, Mozart Chorus, Mozart Club of Jamestown, Murray L. Bob, Murray L. Bob Education Initiative

Snow, Winds To Hamper Thanksgiving Day Travel

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Snow and winds are expected to hamper Thanksgiving Day travel in Western New York Travel around the Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest of the year, and snow paired with high winds increases the risk of blowing and drifting snow. Those traveling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo, Thanksgiving, Wind Advisory

District Attorney’s Office Not Pressing Charges In 2024 Fatal Shooting In Downtown Jamestown

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office is declining to press charges in a 2024 fatal shooting incident in Jamestown. District Attorney Jason Schmidt said on August 16, 2024, 25-year old Corey Johnson of Buffalo sustained a fatal gunshot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Forensics Investigation Team, Corey Johnson, fatal shooting, Jamestown Police Department, Jason Schmidt, New York State Police Forensic Lab

New Housing For Homeless, Mentally Ill To Be Developed In Jamestown

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

12 new units of housing will be developed in Jamestown following the award of $3.2 million in state funding. Citizen’s Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., also known as CODE, is receiving the money from the Office of Temporary and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blooming Gardens Project, Chris Jock, Citizen Opportunity for Development and Equality, CODE Inc., Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

United Way, Lake Erie Wine Country Partnering On ‘Gift Of Giving’ Donation Drive

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

United Way is partnering with Lake Erie Wine Country this holiday season to help keep local families warm. From November 28 through December 15, the twenty wineries of Lake Erie Wine Country will collect new winter items as part of a new regional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Erie Wine Country, United Way of Chautauqua County

Auditions For JCC’s ‘Biloxi Blues’ Set For Dec. 3-4

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Students, alumni, and community members are invited to audition for Jamestown Community College’s production of "Biloxi Blues.” Auditions will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4 at the Jamestown Campus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Biloxi Blues, Jamestown Community College, Mark Sasse

Audubon Offers Free Admission Nov. 29-30 For Small Business Saturday

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center and the Blue Heron Gift Shop are participating in Small Business Saturday on November 29 and extending their specials to Sunday, November 30 as well. The center will have free admission, discounts throughout the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Small Business Saturday, Toys for Tots

Jamestown BPU Offices Closed Nov. 27-28 For Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Customer Service Office reopens for business at 9 a.m. Monday, December 1. Garbage and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Thanksgiving

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