Originally airing Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Adam Owens (director) and Peter Larson (Cast member, Seymour) about Little Shop of Horrrors, being shown at the Lucille Ball Little Theater … [Read more...]
City Police Say Thursday Shooting Was Not a Random Act of Violence, Still Seek Suspects
[UPDATE: JAMESTOWN POLICE UPDATE] (Oct. 12, 2017 - 6:57pm) "It's important to note that this incident was not a random act of violence. The location and victim appear to have been targeted in this incident." - Captain Robert Samuelson [ORIGINAL … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – October 12 to October 18, 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 OCT 12 Back Room Radio Hour: Skiffle Minstrels with Mark & Raianne … [Read more...]
BPU Warns of Scam Involving Phone Payments
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is warning the public of a scam targeted at an area business as well as local customers. BPU officials say a business received a call from someone claiming to be a BPU representative. The caller … [Read more...]
Governor Reminds New Yorkers to Register to Vote by Friday, Oct. 13
Nearly 951,000 New Yorkers Have Registered using DMV's Online Voter Registration Since 2012, Including More Than 438,000 First-Time Voters ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is reminding New York State residents that this Friday, October 13, is the last … [Read more...]
Mayor Presents $35.7 Million Budget for 2018 with $947,000 Deficit, 0.88 Percent Tax Increase
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi presented his 2018 executive budget on Tuesday afternoon. As expected, the draft budget focuses on major fiscal challenges that continue to plague the city. The $35.7 million spending plan includes a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Members Call for Better Monitoring and Enforcement of Bullying in Jamestown Schools
JAMESTOWN - More than a dozen people addressed the Jamestown School Board on Tuesday night as the issue of bullying took center stage. Community members were on hand to address the issue in the wake of two recent suicides in the community, one … [Read more...]
Rohler Named Executive Director of United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is announcing Amy Rohler as its new executive director. Rev. Rohler, currently executive director for Community Helping Hands, will succeed Tory Irgang who is leaving the organization to serve … [Read more...]
Major Financial Challenges Await 2018 City Budget Process
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi will present his executive 2018 City Budget Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10 in city hall. The mayor has already warned members of the Jamestown City Council that this will be a tough budget year, comparable to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Commmunity Matters – Interview with Dr. Bret Apthorpe at JHS Government and Economics Class
Recorded Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample interviews Jamestown Publi Schools Superintendent Dr. Bret Apthorpe at Jamestown High School in front of Mr. Peterson's Government and … [Read more...]
