MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday Oct. 11, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with John Jablonski from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy about some of the initiatives that are currently underway. … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on City Budget Draws Little Interest as Council Continues Budget Process
JAMESTOWN - Just one person spoke during the Jamestown City Council’s budget hearing for the 2019 city budget. The $36 million spending plan contains no tax increase because the city is already at the highest taxing level allowed under state law. … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Wednesday for Chautauqua County
BUFFALO - The weather forecast could create problems for one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Up to Six Inches of Snow and frigid temperatures are being forecast for the Northeast United States, including areas of Upstate New … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Leslie Calimeri from Chautauqua Art Gallery
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local artist and business owner Leslie Calimeri about Chautauqua Art Gallery and its upcoming Small Business Saturday promotion. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
South Main Street Bridge to Reopen to Public Nov. 21
JAMESTOWN - The long awaited re opening of the south Main Street bridge in Jamestown will take place this week. The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities – which has overseen the reconstruction and renovation effort of the bridge – … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Holds Budget Hearing Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - It’s a busy Monday night for the Jamestown City Council. The council will hold a public hearing on the tentative 2019 city budget, which includes $36 million in total spending with no property tax increase due to the city reaching its … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Friday Afternoon Incident Involving Gunfire
JAMESTOWN - City police are continuing their investigation into a reported shooting incident that took place Friday afternoon. Police say no one was injured when shots were reportedly fired around 2 p.m. near the intersection of W. Eighth and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City Resident and Community Activist Doug Champ
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally Airing Nov. 15, 2018 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with city resident and local community activist Doug Champ. … [Read more...]
Two City Residents Face Federal Charges Related to Witness Tampering
BUFFALO - The U.S. Attorney’s office in is reporting a federal grand jury has indicted two Jamestown residents on charges of conspiracy to retaliate against a witness. U.S. Attorney James Kennedy Jr. says 26 year-old Bobby Hunt, Jr. and 29 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – WRFA Interviews Singer Songwriter Martin Swinger
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Maine-based singer/songwriter Martin Swinger, who will perform in Jamestown on Rolling Hills Radio on Monday, Nov. 19 at Shawbucks. … [Read more...]
