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USDA Awards $38 Million to NYS to Support Farmers, Increase Access to Local Foods

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $38 million to New York State to support farmers and increase access to local foods. The funding will create new opportunities to purchase locally grown and produced food to support New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Local Food for Schools program, National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, New York Food for New York Families Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture

JCC Holding Open House Saturday, October 29

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is holding an open house this coming Saturday. The event is planned for 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29. It's free and open to the public. Students considering pursuing their education can make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Outdoor Enthusiasts Cautioned Not to Disturb Hibernating Bats

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As part of the annual Halloween International Bat Week observation, outdoor enthusiasts are asked to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. Bat Week is held October 24 through 31 to raise awareness about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Bat Week, Halloween, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, white nose syndrome

Residents Can Sign Up for City of Jamestown’s Alert System

October 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Residents in the City of Jamestown can now sign up for its new alert system. Households will receive a postcard soon explaining how to sign up for alerts that can be sent by text message, email, or voice. Residents can choose which kind of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: alert system, City of Jamestown

Leaf Collection in the City of Jamestown Begins Monday, October 31

October 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Leaf collection will begin in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 31. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area, moving west and north, clockwise through that side of town to Washington Street. Phase 2 is estimated to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake Association, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Lakewood, Leaf Collection, Yard Waste Site

Grant Brings Indigenous Artists to Jamestown Community College

October 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A two-year grant is bringing Indigenous artists to Jamestown Community College. Creatives Rebuild New York recently placed Native American artists Charity Jones and Kaycee Colburn as artists-in-residence for two years at the college. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charity Jones, Creatives Rebuild New York, Jamestown Community College, Kaycee Colburn, Tides Center

City Puts NYS On Notice for Over Washington Street Road Reconstruction Project

October 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Construction on Washington Street will not be completed this season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city received notice from New York State on the status of the project, "And, as a response to that, Jeff (Lehman) and his team have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Eddie Sundquist, Hartley Buick, Jeff Lehman, New York State Department of Transportation, Washington Street

New United Way Grant Fund Created to Honor Vickye James

October 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new grant fund has been created at the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County in honor of former Board President Vickye James. James, who died in 2021, was a member of the Board of Directors of United Way for seven years and served as Board … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Juneteenth, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Vickye James, Vickye James Blueprint Fund

Humane Society Overloaded with Kittens, Holding Adoption Event Saturday

October 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is holding a Pawp-Up adoption event Saturday to help deal with an overload of kittens. The event will take place from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua Mall. The adoption fee will be $50 for one and $75 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Lucky Black Cats Campaign

Fredonia Man Dies in Car Crash in Town of Pomfret

October 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Police are investigating a fatal one-car crash in the town of Pomfret. Police say 41-year old Mark Daniels of Fredonia was speeding on Route 20 when the car went off the road on a curve, striking a fence and tree stump, before … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Fatal Crash, Fredonia Fire Department, Mark Daniels, New York State Police, Pomfret

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