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Fire Destroys JMI Service Garage In Falconer

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fire destroyed a service garage for JMI in Falconer Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Falconer Fire Department along with multiple other departments, first responders, and HazMat responded just before 1:30 p.m. to 1946 New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County HazMat Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Falconer Fire Department, Jamestown Macadam Inc, JMI

Brocton Man Dies In Car Crash in Dewittville

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Brocton man died following a car accident in Dewittville. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies responded to the accident just before 7:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12 on Burdick Road in the town of Chautauqua. Deputies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Dewittville, Fatal Accident, Ryan Evans

New Addiction Recovery, Behavioral Health Facility Opens In Former Lakeshore Hospital

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new inpatient addiction recovery and behavioral health facility has officially opened at the former Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. New York Medical Center is leasing the facility from Main Rd Med Group. The Center will begin its first phase of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, George Borrello, Main Rd Med Group LLC, New York Medical Center, TLC/Lakeshore Hospital

City Council To Consider Resolution To Purchase 15 New Bulletproof Vests

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to purchase new bulletproof vests for the Jamestown Police Department. The staff informational report states that the SWAT Team is in need of 15 new specialized tactical bulletproof vests and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Public Safety Committee, Federal Eastern International, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, The Resource Center, Uniting 2 Serve

Vegetable Samples In Chautauqua County Have Tested Positive For Late Blight

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Vegetable samples collected recently have tested positive for late blight in Chautauqua County. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County cautioned that if you grow tomatoes or potatoes, now is the time to inspect plants regularly and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Cornell University, Late Blight

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gavin Paterniti – August 14, 2026

September 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's very own Gavin Paterniti joins Anthony Merchant so the two can discuss WRFA's 2026 Great American Picnic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2026 Great American Picnic, anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Gavin Paterniti, Great American Picnic

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire and CCS-TV – Dennis Drew and Steve Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs – August 14, 2026

September 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA and CCS-TV once again teamed up for an interview with Dennis Drew and Steve Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs! WRFA's Anthony Merchant along with CCS-TV's Patrick Smeraldo spoke to Dennis and Steve as well as John Felton from Southern Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, CCS-TV, Dennis Drew, John Felton, Patrick Smeraldo, Reg Lenna, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Steve Gustafson, Tim Edborg, UBS Financial Services

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 10, 2026

September 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to discuss the first case of measles in the county in 30 years as well as housing initiatives, economic development news, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: measles, Northern Chautauqua Hospital, PJ Wendel, Wells Enterprises, Westside Sewer Extension project

JCC Holding Ribbon Cutting Monday For YMCA’s Move To The Campus, Launch Of JAY Wellness Center

September 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the Jamestown Area YMCA’s move to its campus and the launch of the JAY Wellness Center partnership. The public is invited to attend the ceremony that will take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area YMCA, Jamestown Community College, JAY Wellness Center

Mental Health Association’s Art In Recovery Exhibit Takes Place Tonight

September 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County will hold its 2026 Jamestown Art in Recovery Exhibit tonight at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The exhibit event takes place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the undercroft of the church, located at 410 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art in Recovery, Brandon Griggs, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

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