ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN OCTOBER 31 THRU NOVEMBER 3 The Rock and Roll Rundown for the week of Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 3 – presented in part by Arthur R. Gren and as a public service of WRFA-LP, 107.9 FM in Jamestown. Thursday, Oct. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
AUDIO: Interview with Luke Williams from ‘Legends of Wrestling’
JAMESTOWN - Professional Wrestler Luke Williams, who formed part of the tag team duo The Bushwhackers during the 1980s and 90s, talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about his career as a wrestler and his upcoming appearance in Jamestown, NY as part of the … [Read more...]
AUDIO: WNY Superior Comics Podcast X
Episode number 10! Recorded Oct. 28, 2013. We review several books that came out this past week, including Wolverine and the X-Men 37 (BOTA Part 9), Uncanny Avengers 13 and All Star Western 24. We also preview this week's launch of Sandman: … [Read more...]
Effort to Sell County Home Fails for Third Time this Year
MAYVILLE - For the third time this year, the effort to privatize the Chautauqua County Home has been defeated. Wednesday Night the Chautauqua County Legislature voted to sell the county home to VestraCare at a cost of $16.5 million. The final vote … [Read more...]
County Development Officials Announce Deal with Empire Specialty Cheese Co.
ASHVILLE - Outgoing Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards only has a few more weeks on the job, but that’s not slowing down his effort of finding new businesses to come into the county. On Wednesday morning, Edwards, along with several members … [Read more...]
Day 7 of Taglianetti Trial is Thursday
MAYVILLE - Day seven of the Anthony Robert Taglianetti trial takes place today in Chautauqua County court. On Wednesday, the district attorney’s office continued to call various investigators to the stand. Among the testimony that was given was … [Read more...]
Halloween Events and Trick-or-Treat Hours for Jamestown Area
JAMESTOWN - Today is Halloween and the 29th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun-Fest will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Allen Park Ice Rink. The event has been planned to offer a safe, fun and no-cost alternative to trick-or-treating door … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Arts on fire – Kristen McNitt Discusses the Art Life Conference
On the Oct. 25, 2013 episode of Arts on Fire, Kristen McNitt stopped by the WRFA studio to discuss the Art Life Conference, taking place on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Resource Center in Jamestown. For more information, visit www.ArtLifeCon.com ABOUT: … [Read more...]
Legislature to Vote Tonight on Sale of County Home, Large Turnout Expected
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meting for the third time this month when it convenes tonight in the legislative chambers in Mayville. At issue is whether or not to sell the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk to VestraCare at a … [Read more...]
Day Five of Taglianetti Trial Features Testimony from Investigators
MAYVILLE - Testimony continued Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court in the murder trial of Anthony Robert Taglianetti, who stands accused of shooting and killing Clymer School Superintendent Keith Reed Jr. in September 2012. It was the fifth day of the … [Read more...]