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Dragon Boat Races Scheduled for Saturday, August 10

August 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CELORON - The Dragon Boat Races are coming to Chautauqua Lake Saturday at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron. The all-day Dragon Boat Festival will feature a pancake breakfast, vendors, races throughout the day and a Rubber Ducky Race at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Race & Festival, Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association, Lucille Ball Memorial Park, The Resource Center

Jamestown Airport to Host WWII Aircraft Starting Monday, Aug. 12

August 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County’s Jamestown Airport will be hosting four WW II – era military aircraft to the Jamestown airport on Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15 for static display, tours and excursion flights. The arrival of the aircraft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Airport, Collings Foundation

Reed to Hold Town Hall Monday Night in Dayton, NY

August 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23)  will be hosting two town hall meetings on Monday, August 12. A town hall is scheduled at the Dayton Town Hall, along Route 62 in nearby Cattaraugus County, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Another town hall meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Tom Reed

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 8, 2019

August 8, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – AUG 8 Derek Mediak Band - Chadakoin Club - Jamestown Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Rock n' Roll Rundown

Liuzzo, Mason Thompson to Host Community Discussion on Repurposing Manufacturing Space

August 8, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Libertarian Party candidates for Jamestown mayor and Jamestown city council at large are announcing a discussion on repurposing manufacturing space in Jamestown for innovative employment opportunities. The discussion - hosted by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, Andrew Liuzzo, Libertarian Party, Raven Mason Thompson

Chautauqua Center Hosts School Supply Giveaway During Family Fun Day, Friday in Dunkirk

August 8, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - For the sixth consecutive year, the Chautauqua Center invites the community to their Family Fun Day on Friday, Aug. 9. The event will be held in Dunkirk at the Salvation Army, 704 Central Avenue, from 1 to 3 p.m. The free family event is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Center, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Anew Center

Jamestown Kmart to Close by Late October

August 7, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WEST ELLICOTT - Another department store will be closing its doors in the coming months. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting the Kmart store in West Ellicott is one of 26 Kmart or Sears locations around the country that will be closing by late … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kmart, Sears, Sears Holdings

[LISTEN] 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Kicks off Wednesday, Highlighted by Two Events Featuring Lewis Black

August 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE PHONE USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival begins Wednesday in downtown Jamestown with several events on the schedule, including two programs featuring comedy legend and "King of Rant" Lewis … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: George Carlin, Howard Leib, Kelly Carlin, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Stephen Morrison

Democratic Candidate for City Council Ward 2 Pulls out of Race

August 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections on Monday announced that Jamestown City Council Ward 2 candidate Thomas Vitale will no longer be running for office. Vitale sent a signed letter to election officials on Monday stating: It is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Democratic Party, Jamestown City Council, Libertarian Party, Raven Mason Thompson, Republican Party, Tom Vitale, Tony Dolce, Working Families Party

New State Law Will Allow School District to Install Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms

August 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed legislation authorizing school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses in order to catch drivers who unlawfully pass a stopped school bus and ensure the safety of New York's students. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Catherine Young, School Bus Camera Safety Act

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