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YWCA Jamestown Receiving $600,000 Department of Justice Grant

September 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown is receiving a $600,000 grant from the Department of Justice. The funding is through the DOJ's Office of Violence Against Women and is part of the Department's Justice for Families Program. Executive Director Amanda Gesing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Gesing, Department of Justice, Department of Justice for Families Program, Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, Department of Justice's Justice for Families Program, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, YWCA Jamestown

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Set for Saturday in Falconer

September 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A County-sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is set for Saturday, September 16 in the village of Falconer. The event, hosted by the County Department of Public Facilities, will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day, Village of Falconer

JHS Marching Band Hosting 44th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16

September 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Marching Band is hosting its 44th Annual Fall Festival this Saturday, September 16. The event at 6:30 p.m. at Strider Field will feature bands from around New York and Pennsylvania. The JHS Marching Band will perform … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fall Festival of Bands, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Meghan Murray

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 14, 2023

September 14, 2023 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. THU SEP 14 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

Options Narrowed Down for Jamestown High School’s Next Nickname

September 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Nickname Committee has narrowed down its options for the school’s next nickname. Following a community survey and discussions with student groups at the high school, the committee will now seek input on two nicknames — … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School Nickname Committee, Jamestown School Board

Arguments Heard In State’s Appeal of Lawsuit Filed by Sen. Borrello

September 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Oral arguments were heard Wednesday in the state’s appeal of a lower court ruling that found Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health violated the constitutional separation of powers in adopting a regulation establishing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Cattaraugus County Supreme Court, Chris Tague, George Borrello, Joe Giglio, Kathy Hochul, Michael Lawler, New Civil Liberties Alliance, New York 4th Appellate Division, New York State Department of Health, Ronald Ploetz, Uniting NYS, William Barclay

Jamestown Airport Receiving $1.9 Million from FAA For Fencing Project

September 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Airport is receiving a $1.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for its fencing project. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced an Airport Improvement Grant in the amount of $1,906,849 to the airport. The funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Improvement Grant, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, Nick Langworthy, Shannon Fischer

St. Luke’s, Jamestown Public Market Hosting Food System Expert, Author Mark Winne

September 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown and the Jamestown Public Market will host Food System expert and author Mark Winne in Jamestown this weekend. Mark Winne has worked for 50 years as a community food activist, writer, and trainer. From … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chantal McKinney, Gakwi:yo:h Farms of the Seneca Nation, Gerry Fisher, Jamestown Public Market, Linnea Haskin, Mark Winne, Root Thrive Soar Consulting, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Jamestown Out of Darkness Walk Set for Saturday, September 16

September 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Jamestown Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place this Saturday at Jackson-Taylor Park. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is hosting the event which will take place at 11:00 a.m. Suicide is a leading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County

Bemus Point’s Annual Fall Fest Set for September 15-17

September 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bemus Point’s Annual Fall Fest takes place September 15 through 17. The celebration of autumn will include a street market with vendors and sidewalk fare, a petting zoo, open houses, live music, specials at restaurants, “Draw-a-Leaf Discounts” at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Fall Fest

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