MAYVILLE - The Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua County Democrats will re-nominate Norman Green to serve yet another four-year term as Democratic election commissioner after the nomination of his successor timed out before the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bills to Host Limited Number of Fans for Playoff Game
ORCHARD PARK - With positivity rates soaring to heights not seen since the dangerous days of the spring, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Buffalo Bills will host nearly 7,000 fans at their stadium for their first-round NFL playoff game … [Read more...]
WRFA News / Public Affairs on Vacation Until January 4, 2021
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample is on break until Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. As a result, the WRFA morning News Update will be on hiatus from Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Our website and social media sites will also see … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 99 New Cases for Thursday, Dec. 17
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting 99 New Cases of COVID-19 reported across the county for Thursday, Dec. 17. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard, which was updated Friday … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Plan to Steer $7.5 Million in Federal Community Development Funding is Dec. 23
JAMESTOWN - Members of the public have less than a week remaining to offer any final input on a plan that provides general direction on how an estimated $7.5 million dollars in federal community development money will be spent over the next five … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson: Dec. 17, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - National Comedy Center's Journey Gunderson: Dec. 17, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, to discuss various accomplishments and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Dec. 17, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - County Executive PJ Wendel: Dec. 17, 2020 Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers update on the COVID-19 situation in the county as numbers continue to rise during the holiday season. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson – Dec. 17, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson - Dec. 17, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with recently appointed Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson to learn more about his goals for the JPD, as well as getting an update on the … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 25th COVID-Related Death, 71 New Cases for Wednesday, Dec. 16
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, there were also 71 New Cases of COVID-19 reported across the county for Wednesday, Dec. 16. According to the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
City Will Have to Pay Estimated $800,000 in Back Wages After State High Court Denies Arbitration Motion
JAMESTOWN – The ongoing legal battle involving an arbitration ruling between the city of Jamestown and its police union appears to finally be over. As a result, the city will have to pay union members over $800,000 in back wages. This week the New … [Read more...]
