WRFA-LP and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have developed a new oral history program that allows Chautauqua County residents to provide their first-hand accounts of people, places, industries and events from our region’s rich past. The project … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 25, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on economic development news in the county, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tim Scoma – July 25, 2024
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Tim Scoma, who is opening Jamestown's first cannabis dispensary. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Declares State of Emergency Over Unauthorized Camping
The City of Jamestown has declared a State of Emergency caused by an estimated 300 unauthorized people camping on both public and private land. The city said the situation has created severe impacts on public health, safety, and city … [Read more...]
Terrorist Charges Levied Against Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie
Terrorist charges have been levied against the man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie. A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging 26-year old Hadi Matar with attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah, a designated foreign … [Read more...]
41st Annual World Series of Wheels Set for Saturday in Bergman Park
The 41st Annual World Series of Wheels will take place this Saturday in Bergman Park. The World Series of Cars was started in 1984 as a way to help defray the expense of hosting a Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown and was one of the premier … [Read more...]
CLA To Hold Open House Saturday, July 27
The Chautauqua Lake Association will host an open house on Saturday at the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club. The free event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 43 East Lake Street in Lakewood. The public is invited to take part in casual … [Read more...]
Borrello, Giglio Blast Parole Board After Parolee’s Escape
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio are blasting the State Board of Parole after convicted murderer and rapist Edward Kindt escaped custody of his supervised transitional housing in Dutchess County and returned to … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Marina Could Have New Ownership
New owners plan to take over operations of the Dunkirk Marina. The news that Steven St. George, Alan Steinberg, and John Atzrott have purchased the marina came during the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting. The three … [Read more...]
Jamestown Airport Awarded Grant For Fire Suppressant Testing Equipment
The Jamestown Airport has been awarded a grant to acquire fire suppressant testing equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy the airport will receive $23,243 as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
