Congressman Tom Reed on Monday announced a new piece of legislation he says will hold states more accountable in their effort to get residents off welfare and back to work. The Corning Republican is touting the Promoting Assistance with Transitional … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces New Program to Assist Farmers
ALBANY - New York State wants to provide more aid to local farmers in an effort to reduce energy costs and improve operations. On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a variety of measures to support farmers across that he says continue the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown School Teacher Attends National Teachers Academy
JAMESTOWN - Ring Elementary School third grade teacher, Kim Austin, recently returned from the Mickelson Exxon-Mobil Teachers Academy in Jersey City. Austin was chosen, from a highly selective process, to attend the all-expenses paid Academy along … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Jamestown School Officials Discuss Recent Test Scores
On Thursday, Aug. 8, members of the Jamestown Public Schools administration, led by Superintendent Tim Mains, held a press conference to address and discuss the latest state test results that were released earlier this month. Because the standardized … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Deadline Passes for Public Comment on NRG Re-Power Proposal
ALBANY - The deadline has arrived in the effort to receive public comment on plans that could decide the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. Friday was the final day for the state Public Service Commission to receive public input on two … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Emergency Crews Rescue Teens Locked Inside Vault
FALCONER - Four teens were not seriously hurt after they locked themselves in a vault late last week. Ellicott Police were called to a home at 19 N. Work St. just after 1 a.m. Friday for a report of subjects being locked inside of a vault. The … [Read more...]
Station NEWS: No News Updates for this Week
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample is off this week so there will be no daily updates to our blog. Our news and facebook updates will return on Aug. 19, 2013. … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Live Music in Jamestown and Surrounding Area for Aug. 8 to Aug. 11, 2013
Aug. 1 to Aug. 4, 2013 The WRFA Rock and 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. Thursday, Aug. 8 Soup and a Song Fundraiser … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Edwards Announces New Buyer for the County Home
MAYVILLE - A Buffalo based business specializing in the operation of nursing homes has put in an offer to purchase the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk. On Wednesday, Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards announced that Richard Platschek is … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: March 2014 Trial Date Set for all Four Suspects in Carroll Double Homicide Case
MAYVILLE - In an update from a story reported yesterday, the trials for all four of the suspects allegedly connected to the Town of Carroll double homicide in April will take place in March. According to the Post-Journal, in addition to the case of … [Read more...]