MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting Wednesday in Mayville for its monthly voting session and among the items to be considered is the establishment of a Chautauqua County Sewer Agency. State law gives the counties the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Governor’s Office Announces $150,000 Gun Violence Grant for Chautauqua County, Jamestown
ALBANY - Local law enforcement in Chautauqua County will be getting more than $150,000 in funding to help combat gun violence. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 17 different counties in the state – including Chautauqua – will be … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna to Show ‘The Wrecking Crew’ Rock Documentary Wednesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The rock and roll documentary, The Wrecking Crew, will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. The documentary is about a group of west coast studio musicians who’ve worked with such artists as The Beach Boys, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Interview with Kelly Donithan from IFAW
WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Kelly Donithan from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), based in Massachusetts. Donithan was involved with the rescue of nearly two dozen different animals, including 11 tigers, from … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Public’s Help in Arson Investigation
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in solving a rash of arsons that have taken place in the city. According to a recent media release, police believe there is pattern in a series of arsons that have taken place in the city … [Read more...]
Young Calls on State OCFS to Review Records of Previous Abuse Reports for Nayla Hodnett
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young is requesting that a state agency take a more detailed look into the unsolved 2014 homicide involving a 16-month-old Jamestown girl. Young says she is requesting that Sheila Poole, the acting commissioner of the … [Read more...]
Young Pushes for Permanent Property Tax Cap
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I-Olean) says New York’s property tax cap law needs to stay permanent. With the prospects of the cap expiring, the Olean Republican has launched an online petition to garner support for the Senate Republican … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Todd Burge
WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with WV-based musician Todd Burge during the May 22 installment of Arts on Fire. Burge discusses his music, his new album "Imitation Life" and his upcoming appearance on Rolling Hills radio with Ken … [Read more...]
Reed Co-Sponsors EMPOWER Legislation in Support of Opt-Out Movement
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) is joining a bipartisan effort that addresses the recent opt-out movement involving standardized testing. The Corning Republican – who represents Chautauqua County in Washington – has partnered with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Society to Host ‘Stop the Violence’ Film Festival on May 30
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Pride Society will be hosting the "Stop the Violence" Film Festival at the Jamestown Community College this coming Saturday, May 30. According to organizers, the goal of the event is to educate the public on … [Read more...]