Former Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been awarded the Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award. Leathers received the award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Boston, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 137 – June 29, 2026
Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he has successfully guided thousands of fishing clients and their families on Chautauqua Lake to their fishing trip of a lifetime. As a hunting guide … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – July 05, 2026 (Gerd’s Final Episode)
After more than 20 years as host of The Swedish Hour, Gerd Brigiotta says goodbye to listeners on her final episode as host of the program THANK YOU FOR ALL THE YEARS OF HOSTING WORK, GERD! - The WRFA team … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Fuzzy Thurston of Fuzzy & the Rustbelts – July 03, 2026
Fuzzy of Buffalo band Fuzzy & the Rustbelts joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the band performing at the 2026 Great Blue Heron Music Festival, moving back to Buffalo, breaking into the music scene in Chautauqua County and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Justice Coalition LGBTQ+ Conversation – July 2, 2026
The Jamestown Justice Coalition held a community discussion on June 18, 2026 at the Robert H. Jackson Center about the LGBTQ+ community and issues faced locally. We bring you that discussion here. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – July 2, 2026
If you’ve been considering adopting a cat, this month will be the perfect time as the Chautauqua County Humane Society will soon have more than 80 cats and kittens available. Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Brian Papalia and Amanda Sublett tells … [Read more...]
Forestville Teen Drowns In Lake Erie
A Forestville teenager drowned in Lake Erie on July 3. The Evans Police Department responded to Lake Erie Beach Park at about 3:30 Friday afternoon for a report of a 15-year old boy who had gone underwater and did not resurface. Park Lifeguards … [Read more...]
‘Nuclear 101’ Forum Held To Help Local Officials Understand Opportunities For Advanced Nuclear
A “Nuclear 101” Forum was recently held to help local elected officials and business leaders better understand the opportunities advanced nuclear could present for Dunkirk, Chautauqua County and the surrounding region. Local leaders attended the … [Read more...]
NYS Reminds Residents Of Options To Reduce Energy Costs During The Summer
With summer heat here, New Yorkers are being reminded of options to help reduce energy costs. The State’s Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program provide income-eligible households across New York State with … [Read more...]
Court Case Challenging Conditions On How Homeless Funding Could Be Used Wins
A case challenging the Trump administration’s conditions that capped how much homelessness funding could used for housing has won in court. New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of … [Read more...]
