The 13-year old Babe Ruth World Series will take place this August at Diethrick Park. The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors announced that this will be the 40th Anniversary of this age group's series. It'll be held August 14th to … [Read more...]
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute Reopens Saturday with Celebration
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History will be holding a special reopening ceremony this weekend at its Curtis Street location in Jamestown. The institute, which is named after the Jamestown native and world-renowned nature artist, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Arthur Pearson from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Arthur Pearson, CEO of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, to learn more about the facility's reopening celebration, slated for May 29, 2021, as well as its recently completed new strategic plan and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Luz Torres as Democratic Election Commissioner
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously approved the appointment of Luz Torres as the Democratic Election Commissioner. Torres was the original name submitted by the County Democratic Committee back in October 2020, but was never acted on by … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Local Law Lowering Age to Hunt Deer
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law by a vote of 18 to 1 to lower the age required to hunt deer to 12. Jamestown Legislator Bob Whitney was the only "no" vote, saying he supported the law but not the inclusion of rifles. … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Faces More Charges After Pleading Guilty to Producing, Possessing Child Porn
A Silver Creek man who pleaded guilty in Federal Court Wednesday to producing and possessing child pornography is also being indicted on 24 counts of child sexual assault, criminal sexual acts and rape in County Court. Western District of New York … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – Jacob Kindberg, Jamestown Tarp Skunks
WRFARadio · Small Things Considered - Jacob Kindberg, Jamestown Tarp Skunks After a two-year absence of summer baseball at Jamestown's Diethrick Park, the Jamestown Tarp Skunks will finally begin their inaugural season on Thursday, June 3. To learn … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Files Lawsuits to Deal with Vacant Housing and Blight
The City of Jamestown has started lawsuit proceedings against 19 properties in an effort to deal with vacant housing and blight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has filed the first round of lawsuits known as "19-A" suits, "These are abandoned … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Luz Torres for Democratic Election Commissioner
The Chautauqua County Legislature will once again consider the appointment of Luz Torres as Democratic Election Commissioner. The resolution was filed as part of tonight's monthly meeting. Torres was the original name submitted by the County … [Read more...]
City Considering Options for Full Build-Out of Skatepark Despite Higher Cost
The City of Jamestown is looking at options for construction of both phases of the future Jamestown Skatepark, even though construction estimates have come in substantially higher than budgeted. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the … [Read more...]
