WRFA-LP 107.9 FM

A listener supported, non-commercial, low power FM radio station in Jamestown, NY.


Stream WRFA

  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • WRFA Election Coverage 2025
    • Local Arts and Entertainment
    • Station News and Events
    • Audio Posts
    • Video
  • Listen
  • Programming Guide
    • Interactive Schedule
    • I Remember
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
  • Local Shows
    • Alex’s Variety Hour
    • Arts on Fire
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
    • Chautauqua Lectures
    • Chautauqua Sunrise with Doc Hamels
    • Community Matters
    • Da Platform
    • Da Unwind
    • Diamond Run Radio
    • The Latin Inspiration
    • Local Rush Hour
    • Power Chord Hour
    • Remembering Rock n Roll
    • Small Things Considered
    • Stormin Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show
    • The Swedish Hour
    • Third Street Garage
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
  • Audio Vault
  • About
    • Join the WRFA Team
    • E-Newsletter Sign Up
  • Donate
    • WRFA Supporters
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for News / Local News

Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Silver Creek School, Mourns Loss of Deputy

October 21, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

PORTLAND - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace announced Thursday that 50 year-old Deputy Kevin Link died Wednesday during an off-duty medical emergency while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Joe Gerace, Kevin Link, Silver Creek School District

Jaroszynski Receives CAP Council Endorsement

October 21, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - Chautauqua County Family Court Candidate Sally Jaroszynski has earned the endorsement of the Western New York, Community Action Program (CAP) Council, UAW Region 9. Jaroszynski is a from Falconer and is the endorsed Democratic Party, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County League of Women Voters, Community Action Program Council, Michael Sullivan, Sally Jaroszynski, Western New York

[LISTEN] Cummins to Host Women in Manufacturing Panel for Local Student on Thursday, Oct. 27

October 21, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant is hosting its second annual Women in Manufacturing Night on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is geared toward young women and parents of young women who have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: American Association of University Women, Cindy Aronson, Cindy Aronson Workplace Training, Cummins, Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, Dream It Do It Western New York, Janet Forbes, Justin Hanft, Lori Jafarjian, Women in Manufacturing Night

JLDC Approves $500,000 Loan for Renovation of Former Quality Markets on Fluvanna Ave.

October 20, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The effort to get a Canadian bus manufacturer to open a small production facility is getting help from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. On Wednesday the JLDC approved a $500,000 loan to Shults Real Estate. The funding will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Local Development Corporation, New Flyer, Quality Markets, Shults Real Estate LLC

Reed Endorsed by Carpenters Group, Plumb Endorsed by Senior Advocacy Group

October 20, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As the two congressional candidates continue to campaign during this election season, they’re also continuing to announce endorsements from groups and individuals. On Wednesday, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was endorsed by the Northeast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Bowzer, John Plumb, Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters, Senior Votes Count, Sha Na Na, Tom Reed

Reed Gets Perfect Score from National Business Group

October 20, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) receives a perfect score from largest small business organization in the nation. The National Federation of Independent Businesses – also known as NFIB - annually evaluates members of Congress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Businesses, Tom Reed

Police Conference of New York Endorses Goodell

October 20, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R, C, I - Jamestown) is getting support from a law enforcement group in his bid for fourth consecutive term in Albany. Earlier this week Goodell announced the Police Conference of New York has endorsed him for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, Andy Goodell, Jason Perdue, Police Conference of New York

Governor Announces Record Number for Voter Registration

October 20, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - If voter registration is any indication, it appears the 2016 election could be one for the record books. Governor Andrew Cuomo this week announced from October 1 to October 14, the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, Andrew Cuomo, Department of Motor Vehicles

HEAP Applications Now Being Accepted

October 20, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Residents eligible to apply for Home Energy Assistance Funding to help pay for their heating bills in the winter months can now start the application process. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is designed to help eligible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program

Special Interest Money Gives Reed Significant Lead Over Plumb in Campaign Fundraising

October 19, 2016 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The final fundraising numbers are out for the 2016 election cycle and Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has a significant advantage over his challenger, U.S. Navy Capt. John Plumb (D-Lakewood). According to the Federal Election Commission, Reed has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Uncategorized Tagged With: 2016 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Amy Hasenberg, Campaign Financing, Citizens United v. F.E.C, Federal Election Commission, John Plumb, Tom Reed

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Overnight Music
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • [LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Roger Lewis (Dirty Dozen Brass Band) – October 30, 2026
  • [LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Angelo Valentino (Spire Theater, In Crowd) – October 23, 2026
  • [LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 153 – October 19, 2026
WRFA LP 107.9 FM is licensed by the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Copyright © 2026 WRFALP.com 107.9 FM