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WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 18, 2022

August 18, 2022 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. THU AUG 18 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

Sheriff’s K9 Finds Missing Six-Year Old in Mina

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A 6-year old who went missing in the town of Mina Wednesday has been found safe. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to Route 430 just before 8:00 p.m. on a report of a missing girl. Deputies began searching the area and, after one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Sheriff's K9 Link, Town of Mina

JPS School Board Approves Raising Substitute Bus Driver Pay

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved increasing substitute bus driver pay. Effective August 30, the rates of pay will now be $19 a hour for a regular substitute and $21 an hour for a retired substitute. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

Jamestown Dept. of Development Holding ‘Community Convenings’ Tonight on East Second Street

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development will hold the first of a series of "community convenings" tonight. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle will moderate the discussion from 5:30 to 7:00pm at The Resource Center parking lot on the north side of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: community convenings, East Second Street, Ellen Shadle, Jamestown Department of Development, The Resource Center

Volunteers Raise $31,000 To Remove Asbestos at Future UCAN Homeless Shelter

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A volunteer group has helped raise funding needed to remove asbestos from UCAN City Mission's future women and children's homeless shelter. The volunteers, through the Ascension Leadership Academy, raised $31,000 through a virtual auction and an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ascension Leadership Academy, Jeff Rotunda, UCAN City Mission

Timothy Card Appointed as Director of Chautauqua County DPF

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed Timothy Card as the new Director of the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities (DPF). Card will begin his new position on September 6, 2022. He replaces former director Brad Bentley, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Bentley, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, PJ Wendel, Timothy Card, Town of Harmony

The Heron’s ‘Beyond the Blue’ Summer Music Series Continues With Two More Events Aug. 20 and Labor Day Wekend

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SHERMAN, NY — The Heron's 2022 Summer Music Series, Beyond the Blue, continues this weekend and also Labor Day weekend, bringing a line up of talented musical artists to the stage in Sherman, NY. Over Labor Day weekend, more than 20 artists will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: beyond the blue summer music series, Caleb Hawley, Funk You, Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Jimkata, Julie Rockcastle, Organ Fairchild, Pokey LaFarge, Ryan Montbleau Band, The Comb Down, The Heron, the Town Pants

County Mental Hygiene Offers Tips for Dealing with Traumatic Event

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is offering tips for coping following a traumatic event. The Department said a traumatic event can affect someone emotionally, physically, and mentally. Fear and anxiety about a traumatic event … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Crisis Hotline, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Mobile Crisis Team, Crisis Text Line, Family Service of the Chautauqua Region, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Mobile Crisis Team, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, NYS HOPEline, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, The Chautauqua Center, The Resource Center, UPMC Chautauqua

State Hunting, Trapping Licenses and Deer Management Permits On Sale

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hunting and trapping licenses and deer management permits are now on sale for the 2022-23 season. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the expanded hunting opportunities offered last year are also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Deer Hunting, Fishing, Habitat and Access Stamp, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Jamestown DPW: Newland Avenue to Be Closed August 22-29

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Public Works has announced Newland Avenue will be closed for a week for road construction. DPF Director Jeff Lehman said starting Monday, August 22, Newland Avenue from Hallock Street to Huxley Street will be closed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Newland Avenue

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