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Jamestown YMCA Providing Free Summer Lunch Program in Greater Jamestown Area

July 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YMCA of Jamestown's free summer lunch program is underway at several sites around the Greater Jamestown area. The free meals are available to children ages 18 and under. Jamestown meal sites will be staffed 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Lillian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Summer Feeding Program, YMCA of Jamestown

All Female Hard Rock Band, Vixen, To Perform at The Reg on Sunday

July 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Rock band Vixen, known internationally for their 1987 hit, "Edge of a Broken Heart," will perform a live concert on stage at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Sunday Vixen is the only all-female hard rock band from the 80's who sold over a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Vixen

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 6, 2023

July 6, 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 JUL 06 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

World’s Strongest Man, Local Legend Don Reinhoudt Has Died

July 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A former World's Strongest Man and Chautauqua County legend, Don Reinhoudt, has died. Formerly of Brocton and then Lily Dale, Reinhoudt died Monday following a one-car accident on Glasgow Road in the town of Pomfret. The exact cause of death is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Association of Old Time Barbell & Strongmen Hall of Fame, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Don Reinhoudt, Fredonia High School Sports Hall of Fame, Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, Guinness Book of World Records, International Powerlifting World, National Strength and Power Hall of Fame, New York Power Lifting Hall of Fame, PJ Wendel, Randy Anderson, United States Power Lifting Hall of Fame, World Power Lifting Hall of Fame, World's Strongest Man

$10.6 Million in Bridge, Culvert Repair Funds Coming to Chautauqua County

July 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County and some local municipalities have been awarded $10.6 million to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts in the county. The funding is being provided by New York State's BRIDGE NY initiative. The State's BRIDGE NY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State BRIDGE NY

Motorists Reminded to Be Cautious With Slow-Moving Vehicle Traffic This Summer

July 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is reminding motorists to be cautious with slow-moving vehicle traffic this summer. CCE said it’s the peak time of year for slow-moving vehicle traffic. This can include tractors hauling key … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, slow-moving vehicle

Jamestown Police, Dept. of Development Hold Community Meeting Tonight at Allen Park

July 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The first of four community meetings by the Jamestown Police Department and the Jamestown Department of Development will be held tonight. The meeting will be held at Allen Park at 6:00 p.m. Residents are invited to attend to share the concerns … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department

CCIDA Provides 10 Times as Much In Tax Breaks For Net Jobs Created in 2021

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency provided ten times as much in tax breaks for each net job created in 2021, compared to the state average. That's according to data provided by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in his annual IDA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Mark Geise, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Thomas DiNapoli

Four Chautauqua County School Districts Awarded Security, Technology Funds

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four Chautauqua County school districts have been awarded funding through the Smart Schools Investment Plans. The approved plans are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act. Local districts that will receive funding include: Bemus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point Central School District, Cassadaga Valley Central Schools, Sherman Central School, Silver Creek Central School, Smart Schools Bond Act, Smart Schools Investment Plans

JCC’s Total Fitness Has Reopened

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Total Fitness has reopened to the public and is accepting new members. The facility reopened on July 1. Among the new features that will debut is an app for signing up for Total Fitness while also providing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Total Fitness complex

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