MAYVILLE - The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing $4100 in county funds. The office of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says 48-year-old Debra Kelley of Portland pocketed cash … [Read more...]
MHA OPEN and Manufacturers Association Joining Forces
JAMESTOWN - The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) has created a program focused on workforce development. Through funding from the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Justin Hanft From Chautauqua County Education Coalition
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 9, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Justin Hanft from the Chautauqua County Education Coalition to get more details about the coalition and how its working with dozens … [Read more...]
County Announces Independent Firm Will Monitor and Test Upcoming Herbicide Treatment of Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will use funding from the county to hire an independent firm to monitor the use of herbicides on Chautauqua Lake. The herbicides application for designated areas of the lake in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thibeault Discusses Recognition Tour, May 16 Appearance in Mayville
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Friday, May 10, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Connecticut-based musician and US Navy Veteran Bill Thibeault to learn the story behind his song and album "Recognition" as well as … [Read more...]
Second Street Property Slated for Demolition Now Eyed for Development
State JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council learned Monday that a downtown building will remain standing after it was deemed structurally sound by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). During the council work session City Development … [Read more...]
Town of Poland Libertarian to Challenge Frewsburg Republican for County Legislature Seat
KENNEDY - The Chautauqua County legislative district that includes the town of Carroll, Kiantone and Poland will have a contested race in November. Libertarian Candidate Gerrit Cain (L-Poland) has announced his intention to challenge incumbent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Cindy Haight in the Studio, May 2019
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Friday, May 13, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample interviews local musician Cindy Haight, who's also joined by fellow musicians and Cindy Haight & The Loves bandmates Amanda Barton and Sara … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Look Toward Establishing Rules, Regulations for CBD Products
ALBANY - The use of CBD oils has been exploding across New York and that's leading to some health officials and lawmakers questioning how safe the product actually is for consumers. CBD (aka cannabidiol) is an active ingredient in hemp and … [Read more...]
18-Year-Old Dunkirk Man Charged Following Stabbing Incident in Ellicott
ELLICOTT, NY - Ellicott Police say an 18-year-old from Dunkirk has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a stabbing incident that took place late Saturday night in Ellicott. On Saturday, May 11 just before 11:45 p.m., both … [Read more...]
