Nearly $2 million in refunds were returned to the Chautauqua County community this year thanks to the VITA program. Each year, the United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program locally, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Madness Most Discreet – May 10, 2024
Performance collective Madness Most Discreet joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss their upcoming performances of "What You Will" for Jamestown's Third Thursday series as well as perform select scenes from the play … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri of Jamestown ArtScape – May 10, 2024
Frank Besse of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery returned to the WRFA studios to discuss Jamestown ArtScape 2024 with AOF host Anthony … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – May 12, 2024
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – May 9, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about city finances, capital projects, and how her first 4 months have gone. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU Officials on District Heat – May 9, 2024
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities recently announced they are researching options to "retool" the utility's District Heating system. BPU officials joined us to explain what the system is and what is next. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund Releases 2024 State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Kimberly Ecklund has released her 2024 State of the City Address. Ecklund stated in her message to City Council members that she wanted to understand Jamestown’s financial position before outlining the city’s current state and … [Read more...]
County Tax Foreclosure Proceedings, Tax Auction Postponed
Chautauqua County officials have announced tax foreclosure proceedings and the upcoming tax auction have been postponed until further notice. Officials said recent retroactive changes to tax foreclosure laws implemented by New York State are … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs That Led To Death of Celoron Man
A Fredonia man will spend up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to narcotics conspiracy. U.S. District Attorney Trini Ross announced that 37-year old John Wallace Buchanan made his plea in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools To Read ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’
Jamestown Public Schools students will read "Because of Winn-Dixie" as part of a national literacy program. The "One District, One Book" program will start Monday when all elementary students and fifth graders at Jefferson Middle school will bring … [Read more...]