Public Affairs Director and Website/Social Media Manager Jason Sample is off this week (May 30-June 2), so we'll have limited activity online. You can still catch the WRFA Morning News at 7am, 8am, and 9am Tue - Fri, courtesy of Adam … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ericka Garcia from G.A. Family Services Foster Care Program
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 11, 2017 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample interviews Ericka Garcia, Foster Care Program Manager for G.A. Family Services, and Edwin Rodriguez, Director of Marking and … [Read more...]
Several Events, Services Scheduled for 2017 Memorial Day Holiday
JAMESTOWN – Memorial Day weekend is here. The annual holiday is held each year to remember those who’ve lost their lives while in serving the country, while also giving Americans an opportunity to reflect on that sacrifice. Since 1985 Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Horigan Stresses Safety on Roads and Waterways, Announces Launch of ‘100 Days of Summer Safety’ Initiative
MAYVILLE - The Memorial Day holiday has arrived, and with it comes the unofficial start of the summer season in Chautauqua County. With the warmer weather, increase in outdoor activity, and many residents and visitors out of work or school, … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Variance Appeal Rests in Hands of Appellate Division Court
JAMESTOWN - A state appeals court is now deliberating on the fate of the Sheldon House and whether or not in can be used as a business headquarters. On May 16, the attorneys for the parties involved in the case appeared in the New York 4th … [Read more...]
City Launches Newly Designed Website
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has a newly designed website and city officials say it is more user-friendly and will contain more information than the old version. On Thursday afternoon, executive assistance to the mayor and city website … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 25 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. FRI MAY 26 Brian Hanna - Wine Cellar - Jamestown Derek Davis Trio - … [Read more...]
Fire on Barret Ave. Ruled an Arson
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have determined that a fire that took place early Wednesday morning that destroyed both an abandoned home and significantly damaged an occupied apartment house was intentionally set. According to the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Restaurant Damaged by Wednesday Night Fire
BEMUS POINT - A restaurant suffered significant damage Wednesday as a result of a fire that started in its kitchen. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says fire crews were first called to Ye Hare ‘n Hounds Inn on Lakeside Drive just after 9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] County Legislature Approves Government Reduction Plan
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night voted in favor of a plan that would assist with any future government reduction initiatives taken place between two or more municipalities in the … [Read more...]