JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidates for mayor in the 2019 Election will appear at two separate events in the coming days to help raise awareness of and gain support for their campaign. On Saturday morning, March 23, Candidate for mayor Andrew … [Read more...]
Borrello Receives Endorsement from All County Republican Committees in 57th Senate District
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) has now been endorsed by all four county Republican committees in the 57th State Senate District. Borrello is vying for the vacated seat previously held by Cathy Young (R-Olean), … [Read more...]
WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE on April 4 Featuring Author David Schein
JAMESTOWN - Author David Schein returns to Jamestown, NY on Thursday, April 4 to read from his novel "The Adoption" during the first installment of an Arts on Fire LIVE series presented by WRFA Radio. Gleaned from Schein’s many travels to Ethiopia … [Read more...]
Reed Discusses Airport, Tours YWCA During Recent Visit to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Chautauqua County this week to meet with officials, including County Executive George Borrello, to discuss the county airport. In addition, he made time to stop by the YWCA in Jamestown to learn … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Director Responds to Latest Health Ratings
MAYVILLE - County health officials are reacting to the latest health rankings involving Chautauqua County and were it stands compared to other counties across the state. As WRFA reported on Tuesday, among the 62 counties in New York, Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Waggoner Murder Trial Continues in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The trial involving a murder of a city man last summer continues in Mayville this week with the prosecution wrapping up its case on Tuesday. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports District Attorney Patrick Swanson rested his case against 54 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Candidate for Jamestown City Council Greg Lindquist
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 14, 2019 Jamestown Resident and Republican candidate for Jamestown City Council Greg Lindquist shares details on why he's throwing his hat into the ring for Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Journey Gunderson March 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 14, 2019 National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson discusses the recent federal designation of the NCC, signed by the President earlier this month. She … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Ranks Near the Bottom in 2019 State Health Rankings
MAYVILLE - The local effort to change the lifestyles of county residents in order to make them healthier doesn't appear to be gaining much ground during the past year. The results of the 2019 Health Rankings for all counties in the United States … [Read more...]
Perez Indicted on 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Connection to 2014 Death of Toddler
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man considered a person of interest in the 2014 death of a toddler has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. The indictment against 35-year-old Tyler Perez was handed down on … [Read more...]
