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[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Jamie Lee of Uptown Fever Talks Upcoming Warren Performance – November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Uptown Fever vocalist Jamie Lee joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the bands upcoming performance at the Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, PA, Jamie's musical background, why we both think Motown is timeless and much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Disco, funk, Jamie Lee, Motown, Soul, Struthers Library Theatre, Uptown Fever

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson of Roger Tory Peterson Institute on New Exhibits – November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Anthony Merchant joined Maria Ferguson at the Roget Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, NY to discuss 3 new exhibits at RTPI including works by Charley and Edie Harper, Fredonia artist Margaret Braun and various local artists who did art … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, art, Arts on Fire, Charley Harper, Edie Harper, Exhibit, Margaret Braun, maria ferguson, Roger Tory Peterson, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, rtpi

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Author and Journalist Anne Bokma Talks Memoir Writing Workshop – November 11, 2022

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WRFA's Anthony Merchant speaks with Canadian journalist and author Anne Bokma about her upcoming memoir writing workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown, what sparked Anne's love for writing, the art of the memoir, challenges … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Anne Bokma, anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, author, journalist, Memoir, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown, UU Jamestown, writer, writing

[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 07 – A Conversation with Female Military Veterans

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Alize Scott, Cienna Simon, Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Veterans Day, YWCA Jamestown

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Councilwoman and Finance Chair Kim Ecklund

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA public affairs director Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown City Council member Kimberly Ecklund about the effort to finalize and approve a 2023 city budget. Ecklund is not only one of three at large representatives on the city council but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund

Plans For Two Emergency Homeless Shelters Coming Together in Jamestown

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Plans for two emergency homeless shelters that will have a total of 30 beds are coming together in the City of Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said a third round of meetings on homelessness in the city took place Thursday between community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Code Blue, Eddie Sundquist, Gateway Center, Homeless, homeless shelter, Joy Fellowship Church, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

Upper Floors of Hall R. Clothier Building to Remain Closed through Nov. 18

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

While repairs are continuing at the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville, several floors continue to remain closed to the public. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors will be continue to be closed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Hall R. Clothier Building, PJ Wendel

Construction on $700,000 Playground at Hartley Park Underway in Lakewood

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Construction is underway for a new $700,000 playground at Hartley Park in the village of Lakewood. The new playground replaces a structure that had been deteriorating, with parts of the structure having to be removed in recent years due to being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Evans, Empire State Development, Hartley Park, Lakewood Community Development Corporation, Lakewood Village Board of Trustees, Randy Holcomb, Village of Lakewood

Veterans Day is the Last Statewide Free Fishing Day of 2022

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is the last statewide Free Fishing Day of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul said the day was chosen as part of Veterans Day. She said fishing is considered one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an ideal activity for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Free Fishing Day, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Veterans Day

City ‘Flips the Switch’ on Riverwalk Illumination Project

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has officially "flipped the switch" on the Riverwalk Illumination project. The project, funded through Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies, lights up the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Coal Silo, Washington Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, City of Jamestown, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, Main Street Bridge, Riverwalk Illumination Project, Washington Street Bridge

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