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Jamestown Post-Journal: Rolison Rejects Plea Deal in Deaths of Lexy Hughan, Linda Kraemer

May 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the Jamestown man accused of killing a Jamestown teenager in a hit and run accident rejected a plea deal in County Court. 60-year old Randall Rolison rejected a deal that would have had him pleading guilty to 2nd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Fatal Crash, Gary Kraemer, Lexy Hughan, Linda Kraemer, Randall Rolison

Four Candidates Running for Three Seats on Jamestown School Board

May 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. Shelly Leathers is not seeking re-election for her seat, leaving that open for a newcomer. Paul Abbott is seeking his sixth term. He has served as the Board of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Missy Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

WNY News Now Owner Hired as County Media Information Officers

May 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Falconer resident and current member of the local news media has been hired as Chautauqua County's new Media Information Officer. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced Justin Gould will start in the job June 1. The Media Information … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Channel 716, Chautauqua County Government, Justin Gould, Lee Cain, PJ Wendel, WNY News Now

YWCA Jamestown’s Alize Scott-Nowell Chosen as 2023 Jamestown Community College Commencement Speaker

May 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has chosen YWCA Jamestown's Social Justice and Racial Equity Director Alizé Scott-Nowell as its 2023 Commencement Speaker Scott-Nowell is also an adjunct professor at JCC as well as a graduate of the college with an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alizé Scott-Nowell, Commencement, Drew Roggenbaum, Jamestown Community College, YWCA Jamestown

Marijuana ‘Most Misunderstood Drug’ in the Country According to Former Presidential Drug Policy Advisory

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A former Presidential drug policy advisor stated marijuana is the "most misunderstood drug in the United States" during presentations in Chautauqua County Monday. Dr. Kevin Sabet is the President and CEO of both the Foundation for Drug Policy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: FDA, Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, Jim Quattrone, Kevin Sabet, Marijuana Legalization, Smart Approaches to Marijuana

Local Officials, Congressman Langworthy Honor Local Businesses For Small Business Awareness Week

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several local small businesses, including Hotspot Cafe, were recognized as part of Small Business Awareness Week by officials in Fredonia. Congressman Nick Langworthy said small businesses should be celebrated every day, "More than half of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: DFT Communications, Hector Alverio, Hot Spot Cafe, JCC Small Business Development Center, Kris Maytum, Lumi Cafe, Nick Langworthy, PJ Wendel, Portage Pie, Small Business Association, Small Business Awareness Week

Public Hearing Set for Local Law Raising City Council, Mayor’s Salaries

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A public hearing on the local law that increases Jamestown City Council members and the Mayor's salary will take place this afternoon. The hearing will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Charter, Jamestown City Council

JHS Closet Donation Drive Taking Play May 2

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A donation drive for the Jamestown High School Closet is taking place today. The Jamestown High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization is hosting the drive which will take place from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the high school. The JHS Closet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gotchu Fund, Jamestown High School Closet, Jamestown High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization

CASA of Chautauqua’s 15th Annual Come to the Table Event Set for May 11

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CASA of Chautauqua's 15th Annual Come to the Table fundraising event is set for Thursday, May 11. The event supports abused and neglected children in pursuit of safe and permanent homes. It will be held at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CASA of Chautauqua, Come to the Table Fundraiser, Jamestown High School Chamber Orchestra, Kelly Fiorella

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – April 30, 2023

May 1, 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: Swedish Hour

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