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Summer Bandshell Concert Series Begins June 14 in Allen Park

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Summer Bandshell Concert series begins tonight in Allen Park. The Jamestown Public Schools' Middle School bands will perform at the Goranson Bandshell, starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Jamestown High School Band at 7:00 p.m. Pearl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Jamestown Municipal Band, Jamestown Public Schools, Pearl City Jazz, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

United Arts Appeal Grants Awarded

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Six organizations and five artists have been awarded grants from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. Organizations receiving Project Pool Grant program funds include: · Ahira Hall Memorial Library: Aspired Arts to Inspire · Ashville … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Ashley Ordines, Ashville Free Library, Audubon Community Nature Center, Dunkirk Public Library, Falconer Public Library, Kennedy Free Library, Marygrace Anderson, Miles Hilton, Sara Atkins, Thomas Annear, United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

Jamestown Central Garage Project $389,000 Over Budget

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's Central Garage project is around $389,000 over budget. Former Public Works Director and current Project Manager Jeff Lehman updated Jamestown City Council on the Washington Street facility project on Monday night. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Eddie Sundquist, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, NYSERDA

Phase One of Westside Sewer Extension Project Now Complete

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Officials cut the ribbon Monday in Stow on Phase 1 of the Westside Sewer Extension. The $16.9 million project brings sewer and water along Route 394 from Ashville to Stow and services approximately 450 developed properties in the Town of North … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Clean Water State Revolving Fund, O'Brien and Gere, Pierre Chagnon, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Tom Erlandson, Vince Horrigan, Westside Sewer Extension project

Sen. Borrello Passage of ‘Birds and Bees Protection Act’ Will Increase Use of Harmful Pesticides

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is disappointed with passage of "The Birds and Bees Protection Act." The Act is in response to a 2020 report from Cornell University finding that using neonics poses a threat to the state's bees while providing few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell University, Environmental Protection Agency, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York Farm Bureau, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, The Birds and Bees Protection Act

Lakewood Village Hall Recommended for State & National Registers of Historic Places

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended that the Lakewood Village Hall be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The State and National Register listing can assist owners in revitalizing properties, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony C. Caprino Municipal Building, Lakewood History Museum, Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Village Hall, New York State Board for Historic Preservation, State and National Registers of Historic Places

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – June 11, 2023

June 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Swedish Hour

Rolison Pleads Guilty to Two Fatal Crashes, Bench Memorial Dedication Held for Lexy Hughan

June 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The Jamestown man charged in two fatal crashes has pleaded guilty in Chautauqua County Court. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 60-year old Randall Rolison pled guilty to Second Degree Manslaughter for the vehicular fatality that took … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dow Park, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jason Schmidt, Lexy Hughan, Linda Kraemer, Melissa Paterniti, Missy Paterniti, Randall Rolison, Sara Rafaloski

City of Jamestown May Be In Violation of City Charter Due to Number of Grants Not Being Accepted or Authorized By City Council

June 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Elliot Raimondo, Empire State Development, Environmental Protection Fund, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Jamestown City Charter, Jamestown City Clerk's Office, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Commission, Johnson Street Playground, Kim Ecklund, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Tony Dolce

Jamestown City Council to Review Resolution to Hire Contractor For Affordable Internet Program, North Main Street Viaduct Project Proposal

June 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would hire a contractor to get the word out about a federal affordable internet program. The City was awarded $150,000 through the Federal Communications Commission to hire a communications … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Connectivity Program, American Rescue Plan, Brooklyn Square, Federal Communications Commission, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown City Charter, Jamestown City Council, North Main Street viaduct

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