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West Third Street Closed by Hotel Jamestown After Bricks Fall Off Building

July 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

West Third Street is closed between Washington and Cherry Streets this morning after part of the Hotel Jamestown facade fell to the ground. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports no one was injured after bricks fell off the west side of the building last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hotel Jamestown

City Announces Public Input Sessions on Draft Master Plan for American Rescue Plan Funding

July 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will begin public input sessions on the City’s American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds Master Plan this week. The City is partnering with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to facilitate the sessions. The city is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

County 4H to Hold 57th Annual Meat Sale Saturday as part of “UnFair”

July 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County 4-H Youth Development will hold its 57th Annual Meat Animal Sale this Saturday, July 24th. The sale is being held as part of the "UnFair" hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County. 4-H Community Educator … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 4-H Youth Program, Chautauqua County Fair, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Katie Ewer

JCC To Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Students

July 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will require incoming and returning students to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. This follows a mandate from the State University of New York. Students who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized COVID vaccine and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19 Vaccination, Jamestown Community College

Rainfall Totals Nearly Top 5 Inches in Gerry, Over 2 Inches Elsewhere in County Over Weekend

July 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Many areas across Chautauqua County received at least 2 inches of rain this past weekend, with the town of Gerry receiving almost 5 inches. The National Weather Service in Buffalo released rainfall reports for midnight Saturday, July 17th through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Weather Service in Buffalo, Town of Gerry

Sts. Peter & Paul Facing Child Victim’s Act Lawsuit

July 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Jamestown is being sued in Chautauqua County Supreme Court under the Child Victim's Act. The late Father John Lewandowski is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year old victim in 1962. According to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Victims Act, John Lewandowski, SS Peter and Paul Church

Jamestown Municipal Band Set to Perform Three Concerts at Allen Park Bandshell

July 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band will be hold a series of three concerts at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park starting this Wednesday. Municipal Band Director Rick Lundquist said they're happy to be back especially after having to cancel the 2020 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Rick Lundquist

Chautauqua Blind Association Celebrating 100 Years of Service

July 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Blind Association is celebrating 100 years of service in Chautauqua County. CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services Executive Director Joni Blackman said many of the services provided today are consistent with what's been offered over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Blind Association, Jamestown Lion's Club, Joni Blackman

Septic Sewer Replacement Grant Monies Available for Parts of Chautauqua Lake, Findley Lake

July 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services has received a grant to help lakeshore property owners partially fund septic sewer replacement on parts of Chautauqua Lake and all of Findley Lake. The new grant program is funded by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua Lake, Christine Schuyler, Findley Lake

Governor Signs Bills Renaming I-86 Bridges for Local Vietnam War Heroes

July 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed two bills to rename bridges on Interstate 86 in honor of Randolph-area Vietnam War heroes Corporal William James Hillard II and Sergeant David Lockwood. The Corporal William James Hillard II Memorial Bridge crosses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Lockwood, George Borrello, Joe Giglio, William James Hillard II

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