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Free Outdoor Concert Featuring Rusted Root Founder Michael Glabicki Highlights #JamestownBestDayEver on June 29

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - A free evening concert on Saturday, June 29 by Uprooted featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root in front of the National Comedy Center will be the highlight of a new event called “Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Doug Sitler, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown: Best Day Ever, Michael Glabicki, National Comedy Center, Rusted Root, Uprooted

Over 25,000 Chautauqua County Republicans Can Vote in Tuesday’s Primaries

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It's Primary Day across New York State and thousands of eligible voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls Tuesday with several key races scheduled to take place both in Jamestown and in other communities across the region … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 2019 Primary Election, 57th NY Senate District, Allegany County Legislature, Andrew Cuomo, Andrew Liuzzo, Cathy Young, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Republican Committee, Conservative Party, Curtis Crandall, David Wilfong, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Republican Committee, Raven Mason Thompson, Republican Party, State Senate, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to Offer Incentives for Installation of EV Charging Stations

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announces a new energy efficiency program offering businesses incentives for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at commercial or industrial locations in the BPU … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU EV Charging Equipment Program for Businesses, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Department of Conservation, New York State Reforming the Energy Vision

Lease Agreement Signing Takes Place with New Owners of Jamestown Jammers

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A special event took place Monday afternoon at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park in Jamestown to usher in a new era of locally owned baseball in Jamestown. Jamestown Community Baseball LLC boar president Russ Diethrick was on hand and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community Baseball LLC, Russ Diethrick, Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park

Prendergast Library to See State Funding cut by $16,500

June 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will see it's state aid reduced by $16,500. That's according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says the financially strapped library found out on Friday that state officials that aid has been cut by 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, James Prendergast Library, Tina Scott

City Council to Vote on Federal CDBG and Home Program Spending Plan, Application for State Development Funds

June 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session Monday with several items on the agenda. Among the items to be acted on is a resolution to approve the final plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, Consolidated Funding Application, Enchanted Mountain Spirits, HOME Program, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Heavy Rains Drench Region, Lead to Flooding and Damage

June 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The cleanup and recover continued Friday following a deluge of rain that swept across the region Thursday morning - resulting in widespread flooding, significant road damage, and at least one culvert being washed away in nearby … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Flooding, Severe Weather

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of Forestville Man at Meth House

June 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FORESTVILLE - A home meth lab has resulted in the death of a Forestville man. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 35-year-old Tye Kenny died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning believed to have been connected to a meth lab from a residence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Meth Lab, methamphetamine, Tye Kenny

[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello and Curtis Crandall, Republican Candidates for NY Senate

June 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 20, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Republican Candidates for State Senate George Borrello and Curtis Crandall. The two will square off in a GOP Primary on Tuesday, June 25 to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2019 Election, 2019 Primary Election, Cathy Young, Community Matters, Curtis Crandall, George Borrello, State Senate

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – June 20, 2019

June 20, 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 – JUN 20 Comedy Open Mic – Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

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