JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is holding its monthly voting session Monday Night at City Hall. VIEW CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2017 AGENDA Among the items to be voted on is a new fee schedule for use of city parks, where fees for using … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Regional Solutions the Focus in 2017, but Public Safety Consolidation Between Jamestown and County Remains Elusive
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be focusing a lot on regional solutions and shared services during his final year on the job. On Wednesday night Horrigan delivered his 2017 State of the County message to the legislature, … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Feb. 23 2017
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 FEB 23 Rolling Hills Radio: Annie Wells and The Healing Committee – … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces He Will Not Seek Second Term in Office, Paves Way for Open County Executive Race
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan (R-Bemus Point) will not be running for reelection in 2017. On Wednesday night the Bemus Point Republican concluded his fourth state of the county address by announcing that he will not seek … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – An Interview with Annie Wells and Alan Whitney
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Annie Wells and Alan Whitney to preview their upcoming appearance on Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley, … [Read more...]
Southern Poverty Law Center ‘Hate Map’ Includes Group Purportedly Based in Chautauqua County
NOTE: Since this story initially ran on Feb. 22, 2017, a subsequent followup has been posted by WRFA. - - - - - - - - - - MONTGOMERY, ALA. - The number of hate groups in the United States rose for a second year in a row in 2016. That’s according … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Present State of the County Message Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will deliver the annual State of the County message tonight in Mayville, which will mark the final message for his first term in office. The presentation will be held during the regular meeting … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: Feb. 21 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2017. The congressman discusses his meeting with President Trump last week, meeting … [Read more...]
Reed Hears from Concerned Constituents During Weekend Town Hall Meetings in Chautauqua County
STOW, NY - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress was in the area this past weekend to hold four Town Hall meetings, which featured a large number of constituents voicing their concerns about policy he favors in Washington. The Town Halls … [Read more...]
Office for the Aging Announces ‘Step Up for Seniors’ Initiative to Raise Awareness about State Budget Cuts
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging (OFA) is joining the Association on Aging in New York and other Area Agencies on Aging across the state for the “Step Up for Seniors” initiative. This initiative brings together seniors so they … [Read more...]