FALCONER - It’s been nearly a year since a major arson fire broke out on W. Main St. in Falconer, destroying a major portion of its downtown business corridor. Since then village officials have been left waiting for the completion of the clean up … [Read more...]
[LOCAL] Arts on Fire – Cold Lazarus Interview: February 2018
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the members of Cold Lazarus about their music, new album, and upcoming gigs. … [Read more...]
Reed Says Country Needs to Focus on Causes of Gun Violence, Not the Weapon
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is holding firm to his belief that the federal government should not ban the AR-15 or any other assault-style rifle. Reed, who represents Chautauqua County in the House and who’s received an "A+" … [Read more...]
Tops Markets LLC Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
WILLIAMSVILLE - Supermarket chain Tops Markets LLC filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, the latest regional grocery chain to look to restructure its balance sheet as consumers move to nontraditional food retailers. In court papers, Chief … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Okays Site Plan for Ice Arena Expansion
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the addition project at Northwest Arena. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the approval was given following a review of the plans with lead architect Clark … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Fund to Help Install Energy Saving Street Lighting Across the State
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced Smart Street Lighting NY, a new statewide program that calls for at least 500,000 street lights throughout the state to be replaced with energy-saving LED technology by 2025. The program has the … [Read more...]
Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society has launched the 13th annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign. The fundraiser got underway on Feb. 12 and will run through the end of April. DONATE TODAY This year’s campaign will benefit the animals … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Colby and Becky Nystrom Discuss Green Up Jamestown 2018
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with James Colby and Becky Nystrom about GreenUp Jamestown 2018, a local initiative with a mission to unite the arts, humanities, and sciences; business and industry, and community leaders to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kate Ewers Discusses Chautauqua County 4-H Fundraiser
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Kate Ewer from Chautauqua County 4-H to learn more about the 2018 Have a Heart for 4-H Fundraiser - taking place Sunday, Feb. 25 in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 32 – The Brothers Blue
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Trinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour Episode 32 - Featuring music from the Brothers Blue and hosted by Bill Ward. Recorded Thursday Feb. 8, 2018 at Trinity Guitars in Jamestown NY. About Trinity Guitars' Back Room … [Read more...]
