Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for misuse of medications. You … [Read more...]
Carroll Area Nature Trail to Open October 29
The grand opening for the Carroll Area Nature Trail will take place Saturday, October 29. Chautauqua Rails to Trails will open the new two-mile segment at 11:00 a.m. in the village of Frewsburg. The rail-trail-turned-recreational trail extends … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – October 27, 2022
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU OCT 27 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock On Wood High School Sports Report – October 27, 2022
WRFA's Collin Wood takes a look at High School Sports, with recaps and previews for the 2022 High School Football Season in Chautauqua County - along with interviews featuring local coaches and also a report on the Buffalo Bills. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Stormin’ Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show – October 27, 2022
A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Broadcasting every Wednesday night at 7pm on WRFA. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2023 Budget with Tax Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the 2023 County Budget with a 30-cent tax decrease. The new property tax rate will be $7.80 per $1,000 assessed value with a real property tax levy of $69,681,835. There was no change in the … [Read more...]
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Agrees to Settlement in Lawsuit by NYS
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and New York Attorney General Letitia James have agreed to settle the lawsuit brought against the Diocese in November 2020 related to the past handling of clergy sexual abuse allegations. According to a release by … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Receives $50,000 USDA Grant for Edible Gardens at Local Schools
The Jamestown Public Market has received a $50,000 from the USDA to bring edible gardens to Washington Middle and Bush Elementary Schools. Public Market Community Coordinator Hannah Bavuso, speaking to the Jamestown School Board, said bringing … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General’s Office Receives $4.6 Million to Support Red Flag Law
The State Attorney General's Office is receiving $4.6 million to support the state's Red Flag Law use to prevent gun violence. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the funding comes on the heels of the number ERPOs … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area 7th Highest Number of Lead Poisoned Children in NYS Outside NYC
The 14701 zip code has the seventh highest number of lead poisoned children in New York State outside of New York City. That data is according to New York State Department of Health’s 2020 data and being shared by the Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition … [Read more...]
