MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 30, 2017. WRFA talks with Jana McDermott (pictured) from Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County (CAP), who shares details about this very important organization and its … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
City Police Release Surveillance Video of Arson Suspect
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have released video footage containing images of the person they believe is responsible for last week’s rash of arsons. VIEW VIDEO ON JPD FACEBOOK PAGE On Thursday investigators posted a black and white video on … [Read more...]
Contractor Selected for Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges
JAMESTOWN - The effort to build two pedestrian bridges over the Chadakoin River as part of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk is moving forward. This week the Jamestown City Council approved the bid for the construction of two prefabricated … [Read more...]
First Day of Trout Fishing Season is Saturday, April 1
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Fishing enthusiasts who have been cooped up all winter will be out in force Saturday for opening day of trout season in New York. There’s a wide range of stocked and wild trout streams that anglers can go to in both Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Ross Mills Road to be Closed to Traffic Starting Monday, April 3
ROSS MILLS - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities is announcing that Ross Mills Rd. in the Town of Ellicott, between Falconer-Kimbell Stand Rd. (County Road 81) and Gerry-Levant Rd. (County Route 65), will be closed to traffic due to … [Read more...]
Monthly Alternate Parking in Jamestown Begins April 1
JAMESTOWN - Effective Saturday, April 1, monthly alternate parking will be in effect in the city of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown for March 30 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 MAR 30 Rolling Hills Radio ft. Dee Adams and Farmer and Adelle – … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Receives 5-Year, $2.9 Million Grant to Assist with After School Programming
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District will receive funding through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant from the New York State Department of Education. The grant is an annual award of $579,500 over a five-year period, … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua WCA to Host NCC Officials During Doctors’ Day Luncheon on Friday
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) will be well represented during UPMC Chautauqua WCA's annual Doctors' Day luncheon and commemoration taking place Friday, March 31 in Jamestown. Both NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson and NCC … [Read more...]
National Comedian and Hit TV Show Director Joins National Comedy Center Week At Chautauqua Institution
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) and Chautauqua Institution have announced that comedian and director David Steinberg will be the featured guest on Aug. 1, as part of Chautauqua Institution’s week of programs on "Comedy and the Human … [Read more...]