WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Prevention Works Associate Director Laurie Reynolds about a support program she helped create for parents with children who have autism as well as a new program for kids that's taking place next week. … [Read more...]
JURA Declines to Subordinate Lien in UCAN City Mission’s Effort To Buy Building for a Women’s Shelter
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency declined to act on a request by UCAN City Mission to subordinate an outstanding lien so the Mission could purchase the Field and Wright Building on North Main Street for a Women's Shelter. The United Christian … [Read more...]
NAPA Auto Parts Planning Expansion, Should Alleviate Truck Issues for 11th Street Residents
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan to expand the NAPA Auto Parts on Washington Street. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the plans should alleviate the issues the 11th Street residents had expressed to City Council … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Trying to Find Missing Westfield Girl
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services are attempting to locate a missing 13 year old girl from Westfield. Gracie Vanlandingham was last seen Wednesday at about 6:00pm in Jamestown. Gracie was last seen wearing white … [Read more...]
Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday, New Dates Announced
The Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Program has announced an updated community clean-up schedule. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the next event is tomorrow from 8am to noon in the neighborhoods between North Main Street to Lakeview … [Read more...]
Wild Lake Trout Found In Lake Erie, Marking Significant Milestone in Rehabilitation Efforts
Wild lake trout have been found in Lake Erie, marking a significant milestone in lake trout rehabilitation efforts. The State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the identification of wild fry collected by the DEC's Lake Erie Fisheries … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 19, 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. THU AUG 19 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Dave Keogh from Town Pants , Len Barry from Reg Lenna
The Town Pants' Dave Keogh talks with Jason Sample from WRFA about the upcoming show at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Plus Len Barry from the Reg offers details on the 2021-22 Reg Programming Season. And music from the Town Pants and the … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Chair Says American Rescue Plan Funds Should Go Toward Capital Improvements
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb says the American Rescue Plan recovery funds being received by the city should go toward capital improvements. While Mayor Eddie Sundquist has held four public input sessions for public comment on the … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Sentenced for Embezzling Funds from Labor Union
A Celoron man has been sentenced for stealing from a local labor union. U.S. Attorney James Kennedy, Jr. announced that 41-year old Scott Merritt will serve two years probation and was ordered to pay restitution totaling $50,850 dollars. Assistant … [Read more...]
