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Spring Street Parking Ramp Users Call For More Safety Measures From City

August 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Spring Street Parking Ramp users are requesting the City of Jamestown increase safety measures after recent issues of vandalism. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene employees attended both the Public Safety Committee and City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Carol Wright, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, City Council Public Safety Committee, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Sarah Zinni, Spring Street Parking Ramp, Tim Jackson, Tony Dolce

Info Session on Upcoming Business Acceleration Course To Be Held August 17

August 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An informational session will be held Thursday for current and future business owners about a business acceleration course to be held this fall in Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development is set to launch its inaugural JTNY eLab Business … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Banner and Battle Consulting, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, Ellen Shadle, Green Sprout Consulting, Jamestown Department of Development, JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort, Kauffman FastTrac program, Rahsaan Graham, Shannon Greenland, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Rabies Prevention Bait Drops Begin Today In Chautauqua County

August 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A rabies prevention campaign kicks off today in Chautauqua County with various baits vaccinating wild animals against the virus being deployed. The strategy, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is part of a nationally coordinated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Environmental Health Services, Chautauqua County Environmental Health Unit, Jessica Wuerstle, ONRAB, Rabies Bait Drops, U.S. Department of Agriculture

City Council To Review Grant To Purchase Pole Cameras

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a Justice Assistance Grant. The city receives funding annually through the (JAG) program with this year’s grant totaling $20,694.00. The money will go toward the purchase of pole cameras. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Jamestown City Council, Justice Assistance Grant, Mobile Health Vehicle

Chautauqua County Libraries Awarded Over $392,000 in State Construction Grants

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Libraries in Chautauqua County have been awarded $392,417 in New York State Public Library Construction Grants. The funding will assist with renovation and construction projects. The awards are from $34 million in capital funds allocated by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashville Library, Dunkirk Public Library, Falconer Public Library, Fluvanna Free Library, Hazeltine Public Library, James Prendergast Library, New York State Legislature, New York State Public Library Construction Grants, Patterson Library

Public Meeting on Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fees Set for August 15

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County will be holding another public meeting to discuss Chautauqua Lake boat user fees. The meeting will take place 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15 in the Legislative Chambers of the Gerace Office Building in Mayville. County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: boat user fee, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Occupancy Tax, PJ Wendel, Rebecca Wurster

Actress Melody Thomas Scott To Appear at Fundraising Event for Lucille Ball Little Theatre

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Daytime television’s most recognizable star will be in Jamestown Tuesday to honor Lucille Ball by raising money for the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown. Melody Thomas Scott, star of The Young and the Restless, will appear at two different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Melody Thomas Scott, The Young and the Restless

Cash Cab’s Ben Bailey To Host Trivia Night Fundraiser for St. Susan Center

August 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Susan Center is bringing Ben Bailey from the smash hit series “Cash Cab” to Jamestown. St. Susan Center will be holding three preliminary trivia nights where teams of a maximum of five people will compete to participate in Trivia Night with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Bailey, Cash Cab, St. Susan Center

[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 31 – Infinity Performing Arts with JamieLee

August 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. On this episode, the Y's staff chats with JamieLee of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jamestown YWCA, YWCA, ywca broadscast

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – August 13, 2023

August 13, 2023 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

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