WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Slab City Organics Owner Greg Rater about the designation he's received from New York State to become a composting facility just as the State's new guidelines for food donations and food scraps is about to go … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Empire Worsted Mills Historical Marker – September 16, 2021
We'll dive into the history a little more about the former Empire Worsted Mills, which received a new historical marker here in Jamestown, NY. … [Read more...]
Local Libraries Receive Over $308k in State Funding for Renovation & Construction Projects
Five libraries in Chautauqua County will receive $308,637 in New York State Aid for Library Construction grants to assist with renovation and construction projects. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell both sent releases on the … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello ProposesExtending Municipal Out-Out Provision for Marijuana
State Senator George Borello is proposing legislation that would extend the recreational marijuana law's municipal opt-out provision to the end of 2022. Borrello said the delays in the roll-out of the new state law authorizing the use and sale of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is looking for Poll Workers for the November 2nd General Election. Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said they have trained 361 Poll Workers for the election so far. The inspectors help staff 49 poll … [Read more...]
Bemus Point’s Fall Fest Starts Today
Bemus Point’s Fall Fest takes place starting today through this weekend. The event is hosted by the Bemus Point Business Association. This year's celebration will include a street market with vendors and sidewalk fare, a petting zoo, open houses, … [Read more...]
Humane Society Holding Dog Adoption Event Saturday
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is holding a Dog Adoption Event tomorrow at its Strunk Road location in Jamestown. The adoption event is happening this Saturday from 11am to 3pm. This is an open event and no appointments to meet dogs will be … [Read more...]
WRFA to Host Community Conversation on Jamestown’s Marginalized/Underserved Groups
JAMESTOWN - Radio Station WRFA LP will present a three-part panel discussion on marginalized and underserved groups in Jamestown, NY later this month, to be broadcast live on the local airwaves and also video streamed on social media. Community … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 16, 2021
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. FRI SEP 17 … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Member Grant Olson Ending Re-Election Bid
Jamestown Ward 5 Council member Grant Olson has announced he's ending his race for another term on the Council. Olson issued a statement saying his primary reason for stepping away is due to his increasingly limited time as a young professional … [Read more...]
