JAMESTOWN - A special event took place Monday afternoon at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park in Jamestown to usher in a new era of locally owned baseball in Jamestown. Jamestown Community Baseball LLC boar president Russ Diethrick was on hand and … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to See State Funding cut by $16,500
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will see it's state aid reduced by $16,500. That's according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says the financially strapped library found out on Friday that state officials that aid has been cut by 25 … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Federal CDBG and Home Program Spending Plan, Application for State Development Funds
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session Monday with several items on the agenda. Among the items to be acted on is a resolution to approve the final plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) … [Read more...]
Heavy Rains Drench Region, Lead to Flooding and Damage
JAMESTOWN - The cleanup and recover continued Friday following a deluge of rain that swept across the region Thursday morning - resulting in widespread flooding, significant road damage, and at least one culvert being washed away in nearby … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of Forestville Man at Meth House
FORESTVILLE - A home meth lab has resulted in the death of a Forestville man. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 35-year-old Tye Kenny died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning believed to have been connected to a meth lab from a residence … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello and Curtis Crandall, Republican Candidates for NY Senate
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 20, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Republican Candidates for State Senate George Borrello and Curtis Crandall. The two will square off in a GOP Primary on Tuesday, June 25 to … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – June 20, 2019
THE WRFA ROCK N’ ROLL RUNDOWN IS PRESENTED THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS AND BROUGHT TO YOU THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE ARTHUR R. GREN COMPANY IN JAMESTOWN, NY. THU – JUN 20 Comedy Open Mic – Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge – … [Read more...]
Republican Mayoral Candidates Discuss Their Approach to Dealing with Financial Challenges Facing the City
JAMESTOWN - The Republican Primary for Jamestown mayor will take place next Tuesday, June 25 and is open to all registered Republican voters living in the city. Both Jamestown City councilman Andrew Liuzzo and County Legislator David Wilfong are … [Read more...]
Reed Again Voices Criticism of Green Light Legislation Recently Passed in Albany
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is joining the ranks of other Republican officials from across the state in criticizing the newly approved Green Light legislation, which gives undocumented immigrants the ability to get a driver's … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Could Provide Assistance for City
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown isn't in the Chautauqua Lake watershed, but that isn't stopping a group of city officials and representatives from learning about an organization dedicated to helping to locate and secure funding sources to help … [Read more...]
