The Town of Ripley has announced that the water conservation order issued for Water District customers on October 10, 2025 has been lifted. Town Officials and water operators have confirmed that the reservoir has returned to near normal levels for … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Avoid Caves, Mines In Order Not To Disturb Hibernating Bats
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said those who take these actions help reduce human disturbance to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 101 – October 20, 2025
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 – October 26, 2025
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Campfire Junkie – October 24, 2025
The Campfire Junkie joins AOF host Anthony Merchant for a conversation about his music before performing a set of originals in-studio www.instagram.com/campfire.junkie www.facebook.com/p/Campfire-Junkie-61551369582299 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – A Spiral Filled With Roses – October 24, 2025
Rose of A Spiral Filled With Roses stopped by the WRFA studios to perform a few songs in-studio and chat with AOF host Anthony Merchant aspiralfilledwithroses.bandcamp.com www.instagram.com/aspiralfilledwithroses … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive Debate – October 23, 2025
WRFA, joined by media partners the Post-Journal and Media One Group, held a debate for the candidates for Chautauqua County Executive on October 16, 2025. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Increasing Fees
Jamestown City Council will vote on increasing several different fees tonight. Council will vote to increase fees under the Department of Development. Staff say permit fees have not been adjusted in several years while administrative costs have … [Read more...]
Funding For HEAP In Danger With Continued Government Shutdown
Funding for the HEAP program is in danger with the continued government shutdown. The program provides more than $287 million in heating assistance. This includes helping to pay for utilities or a fuel delivery during cold weather months, to more … [Read more...]
Four State Roads To Be Paved In Chautauqua County In 2026
New York State will pave four state roads in Chautauqua County in 2026 at a cost of $6.2 million. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will invest more than $600 million in over 180 paving projects across the state to be … [Read more...]
