JAMESTOWN - One of the individuals who wants to challenge congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) in the 2018 elections is calling out the four-term congressman for failing to speak out against a recent security breach of a credit rating company that … [Read more...]
DPW Director Explains Why Sidewalk Repairs Are Occurring at the Start of the School Year
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown’s director of Public Works says he’s aware of recent concerns from community members regarding construction work at various street corners throughout the city to make them more pedestrian friendly and handicapped … [Read more...]
Public Safety Committee Denies Event Application for Rally to Recover Jamestown Event
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council’s Public Safety Committee has put the brakes on an upcoming event geared to raise awareness about chemical dependency in the community. The Rally to Recover Jamestown is an event that is being planned by … [Read more...]
Jamestown Young Professionals Host Tuesday Event Featuring County Executive Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Young Professionals is announcing a one-of-a-kind chance to get to know the candidates for county executive as part of a new lecture series. The group comprised of local professionals under 40 is hosting a series of four … [Read more...]
JCC Entertains New Sheldon House Offer, More Details Expected Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a new buyer has come forward for the historic Sheldon House property on the city’s north side. During Monday's Jamestown City Council Finance Committee meeting, officials will learn more … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi September 2017 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about some of the challenges the city is facing as he continues to prepare his … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Say Allegations of a School Policy that Bans the American Flag are Untrue
UPDATE (9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11): Since our initial report, Wayne Reichenbach has issued an apology to the Jamestown School District for his Facebook post. He told WRFA that he based his comments on information he received from a parent of a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2017 Local Music Showcase to Benefit Infinity is Saturday, Sept. 8
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The year's biggest night of local music is happening in downtown Jamestown this weekend. Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will hold its 14th annual Local Music Showcase (LMS) fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. … [Read more...]
Prosecution Rests in Trial of Cheektowaga Man Accused of Attempted Murder Against Sheriff Deputy
MAYVILLE - The prosecution rested its case Thursday in the trial of Cheektowaga man who stands accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Deputy. According to the Post-Journal, the jury in the trial for 22 year-old … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Sept. 7 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. FRI SEP 8 Bill Ward - Wine Cellar - Jamestown Rustic Ramblers - … [Read more...]
