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First Awards From Vickye James Blueprint Fund Announced

February 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Princess Club and Book M.A.R.K Program at the YWCA of Jamestown are the first recipients of the Vickye James Blueprint Fund. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County announced the awards. The Princess Club is a community-based … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alize Scott, Alizé Scott-Nowell, Book M.A.R.K Program, Brenda Stewart, Jamestown YWCA, The Princess Club, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Vickye James, Vickye James Blueprint Fund

NYS Division of Consumer Protection Offers Tips To Save Money on Groceries

February 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With grocery food prices predicted to increase this year, the State Division of Consumer Protection is offering tips to save money. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Price Index shows grocery store food prices increased 12% from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consumer Price Index, New York State Division of Consumer Protection, U.S. Department of Agriculture

[LISTEN] Knock On Wood – February 8, 2023

February 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA’s Collin Wood takes a look at the Local Sports Scene and a brief discussion the professional sport world. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Collin Wood, Knock on Wood

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – February 9, 2023

February 9, 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. FRI FEB 10 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

[LISTEN] Stormin’ Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show – February 8, 2023

February 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Broadcasting every Wednesday night at 7pm on WRFA. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Norman Rodriguez

NYS Police Say Heroin Overdoses On Rise in WNY

February 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Heroin overdoses are on the increase in Western New York New York State Police said from January 27 to February 7, 2023, there were 94 overdoses reported including six deaths. In Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties there were 20 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Heroin, naloxone, Narcan, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, New York State Police, NYS HOPEline, opioid overdose

Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment, Improvement Plan Released

February 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The top community health issues and plans for how to solve them are included in the newly completed 2022-2024 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan for Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegheny Health Network Westfield, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Chautauqua County Community Health Planning Team, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan, Lead, Narcan, New York State Department of Health, opioid overdose, radon, Tobacco Prevention, UPMC Chautauqua

Inmate Education Program With JCC Aims to Decrease Recidivism

February 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Inmates at the Collins Correctional facility will now have the ability to obtain a college degree through Jamestown Community College. A Second Chance Pell Experiment grant through the the U.S. Department of Education is making the program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collins Correctional facility, Jamestown Community College, New York state prisons, RAND Corporation, Robin Gabel, Second Chance Pell Experiment grant, SUNY, U.S. Department of Education

Humane Society’s ‘Pennies 4 Paws’ Kicks Off February 12

February 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society's Annual "Pennies 4 Paws" campaign kicks off this Sunday. Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said the campaign starts on February 12, which is President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. He said this year's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Pennies 4 Paws

Paul Morrissey Recording Comedy Album in Jamestown

February 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Acclaimed comedian Paul Morrissey will be recording a new comedy album in Jamestown. The National Comedy Center is presenting the performance, “An Evening of Comedy with Paul Morrissey: ICE CREAM VS EVERYTHING,” that will be held in the Lucy Desi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jim Gaffigan, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Museum, National Comedy Center, Paul Morrissey, The Late Show with David Letterman, Tom Papa

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