JAMESTOWN - A Charity Hockey Game will take place Saturday Aug. 29 to benefit Kallie’s Krusade Foundation, a group founded in honor of the late Kallie Swan and which continues to raise money for area families battling childhood cancer. The event … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Audubon’s Monarch Butterfly Festival is Saturday
Being photographed as a giant butterfly or caterpillar is just one of the many fun and learning opportunities at the Audubon Nature Center’s Monarch Butterfly Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2015.JAMESTOWN - The Audubon Nature … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 27 to September 27
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 27 Adam McKillup – Lakeview Hotel – Mayville Bluegass Jam – … [Read more...]
Governor Offers Condolences to Journalists Killed in Virginia, Says Nation Must Address Gun Violence
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has offered his condolences to those affected by the shooting of two journalists in Virginia. The governor also said the incident shows why the nation must address gun violence. 24-year-old reporter Alison Parker and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rocky’s Owner Goes on Record, Requests Policy Changes for Dealing with Loose Dogs
MAYVILLE - Members of the Chautauqua County Legislature learned more about the incident surrounding the shooting death of Rocky - a 10 year old boxer - by a member of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday night the legislature held … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $14,000 Federal Law Enforcement Grant
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Wednesday that the City of Jamestown has been awarded $14,156 in federal funding to support law enforcement initiatives through the purchase of new equipment. The funds … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 95 – August 24 2015
This week's episode features a review of AMC's new TV show Fear the Walking Dead. Plus we offer a recap of the fall 2015 TV season, and discuss the unsettling news that Marisa Tomei will be playing the role of Aunt May in the next installment of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Special – The Clay Hess Band Live at Heron Bluegrass Festival
Trinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour - Summer Special - Featuring music from The Clay Hess Band and hosted by Bill Ward. Recorded Sunday, Aug. 15 at the Heron Bluegrass Festival, Sherman, NY. About Trinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour: A live … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Resident Plans to Speak to Legislature Following Shooting of His Dog
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly meeting Wednesday night in Mayville and lawmaker could see a large turnout from local pet owners and animal rights activists. Joe Donisi, a Jamestown resident whose dog Rocky … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Halts NRG Repower Project in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - Local, State and even national officials are weighing in following the news that the effort to Repower the NRG power plant in Dunkirk has been put on hold. NRG Energy made the announcement on Tuesday, saying the Dunkirk plant will have … [Read more...]