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WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – June 9, 2022

June 9, 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 JUN 09 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

FDA Recommends Authorization of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

June 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Reuters reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday voted to recommend the authorization of Novavax Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adults. The panel of outside vaccine experts voted 21-0 with one abstention in favor of the vaccine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 vaccine, John Trizzino, Novavax Inc, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Jamestown School Board Receives First Update on Community Navigator Program

June 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board received its first update on the new Community Navigator program that was started this school year. The Community Navigator positions were created to help provide a connection between the district and Latino population, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Carmen Perez, Community Navigator, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Max Martin

2nd Annual Jamestown Pride Fest Takes Place this Weekend

June 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Pride will kick off three days of Pride Fest events starting Friday in Jamestown. A Slow Roll Bike Ride by Pearl City Cycle will start downtown at 5:30 p.m. Friday. That will be followed by a free ages 21-and up event at 9:00 p.m. at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, Daphne Always, DJ Little Italy, Islaya, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jamestown Public Market, Laced Up Ladies, LGBTQ+, Pearl City Cycle, Sheridan Smith, Sneaker's Bar, The Rise Journey, Thee Suburbia

JHS Battle of the Classes Raises Over $8500 for UCAN Women’s Shelter

June 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes raised $8,524.22 for the UCAN Women’s Shelter. The Battle of the Classes is in its 42nd year and has raised over $300,000 for local charities and organizations. The winner of this year's competition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Battle of the Classes, Field and Wright Building, Jamestown High School, Jeff Rotunda, UCAN City Mission, UCAN Ministries, UCAN Women’s Shelter

County Mental Hygiene Clinic Has New Dunkirk Location

June 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has relocated its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Dunkirk. The clinic's website, email and telephone numbers remain unchanged. The new address is 60-62 Franklin Avenue in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene

JPS School Board President Paul Abbott Calls on Officials to Take Action Following TX School Schooting

June 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott called for more action from elected officials on gun control in the wake of recent school shooting in Texas. Following a moment of silence for the 21 victims of the school shooting in Texas, Abbott, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Meyers, Buffalo Mass Shooting, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, Ring Elementary School, School Resource Officer

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Hopes to Get Funding to Combat Invasion of Tree of Heaven on Chadakoin River

June 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy plans to submit another funding request to the City of Jamestown to combat the invasive species, Tree of Heaven, along the Chadakoin River. CWC Ecological Restoration Manager Twan Leenders presented to City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City of Jamestown, Invasive Species Awareness Week, Jamestown City Council, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Spotted Lanternfly, Tree of Heaven, Twan Leenders

Fifth Annual Give Big CHQ Takes Place Thursday, June 9

June 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The fifth annual Give Big CHQ, takes place Thursday, June 9. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Director Liz Jones said the CRCF and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation are again co-sponsoring the philanthropic day, "Once … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Give Big CHQ, Liz Jones, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Tory Irgang

8th Annual Hope and Healing Conference Takes Place Thursday, June 9

June 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 8th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York is taking place Thursday, June 9. The conference returns to an in-person format this year and will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York, Prevention Works

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