State officials for Chautauqua County say over-regulation is the biggest barrier for businesses in our area. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor made the comments to WRFA at a recent CHQ Chamber event. Borrello said … [Read more...]
NYS Roadmap For Suicide Prevention Released As Part Of Suicide Prevention Month
The New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention has been released as part of Suicide Prevention Month. The roadmap includes three major initiatives including a statewide strategy with prevention goals and objectives; the Suicide Prevention Task … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners’ Evening In The Garden To Discuss How To Work Effectively In Gardens
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners' Evening in the Garden will discuss landscape work this month. The free event will take place 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16 at the new Demonstration Garden located … [Read more...]
Fire Destroys JMI Service Garage In Falconer
A fire destroyed a service garage for JMI in Falconer Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Falconer Fire Department along with multiple other departments, first responders, and HazMat responded just before 1:30 p.m. to 1946 New … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Dies In Car Crash in Dewittville
A Brocton man died following a car accident in Dewittville. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies responded to the accident just before 7:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12 on Burdick Road in the town of Chautauqua. Deputies … [Read more...]
New Addiction Recovery, Behavioral Health Facility Opens In Former Lakeshore Hospital
A new inpatient addiction recovery and behavioral health facility has officially opened at the former Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. New York Medical Center is leasing the facility from Main Rd Med Group. The Center will begin its first phase of … [Read more...]
City Council To Consider Resolution To Purchase 15 New Bulletproof Vests
Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to purchase new bulletproof vests for the Jamestown Police Department. The staff informational report states that the SWAT Team is in need of 15 new specialized tactical bulletproof vests and … [Read more...]
Vegetable Samples In Chautauqua County Have Tested Positive For Late Blight
Vegetable samples collected recently have tested positive for late blight in Chautauqua County. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County cautioned that if you grow tomatoes or potatoes, now is the time to inspect plants regularly and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gavin Paterniti – August 14, 2026
WRFA's very own Gavin Paterniti joins Anthony Merchant so the two can discuss WRFA's 2026 Great American Picnic … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire and CCS-TV – Dennis Drew and Steve Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs – August 14, 2026
WRFA and CCS-TV once again teamed up for an interview with Dennis Drew and Steve Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs! WRFA's Anthony Merchant along with CCS-TV's Patrick Smeraldo spoke to Dennis and Steve as well as John Felton from Southern Chautauqua … [Read more...]
