MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Breeanne Agett, epidemiology manager at the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, to learn more about the drop in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rose Ensemble Performs Tuesday, Oct. 2 at St. Luke’s Church
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interviews Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic and Executive Director of the Rose Ensemble from Minneapolis, Minn. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (410 North Main … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Head-On Collision in Ripley
RIPLEY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is reporting one person has died following a head-on automobile crash that took place Sunday night in the town of Ripley. The crash took place on Route 20 just before 8 p.m. when a westbound vehicle, … [Read more...]
Portion of State Route 394 to be Renamed in Honor of Fallen Soldier
JAMESTOWN - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) announced that State Route 394 in the Town of Ellicott will be renamed the “Sergeant James C. Matteson Memorial Highway.” Senator Young sponsored legislation in the state Senate and Assemblyman … [Read more...]
Debris Removal Finally Underway at West Main Street Property in Falconer
FALCONER - Residents and officials in Falconer are happy to see a large amount of debris from a building destroyed by a fire more than 18 months ago is finally being removed. On Friday morning Falconer Mayor Jim Rensel was joined by other village … [Read more...]
County Executive Confirms There Will be a New Location for Downtown Jamestown CARTS Hub
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello tells WRFA there will be a new location for downtown Hub for the CARTS (Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System) bus service. Since 2013 the designated hub and waiting area for the buses has … [Read more...]
Main Street Bridge will Reopen to Traffic By November 30
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities recently announced that a major construction milestone was completed for the South Main Street Bridge, which is located between First and Harrison Streets in Jamestown. The bridge’s … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Scheduled Public Hearing for $34 Million Gateway Lofts Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has set a date and time for a public hearing involving the proposed $34 million Gateway Lofts project. The hearing was agreed to following the Sept. 18 Planning Commission meeting, when members felt … [Read more...]
Hearings on 2019 County Budget Begin Monday in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive George Borrello's 2019 executive budget is now in the hands of the Chautauqua County Legislature and lawmakers will begin reviewing the numbers next week. On Wednesday night Borrello presented a $254 million … [Read more...]
Spire Theater’s ‘Raise the Roof’ Fundraiser is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - A special fundraiser is taking place throughout the day Saturday in downtown Jamestown to help a local entertainment and theater venue repair its aging roof. Over 20 acts, bands, performance groups, and solo artists will be performing … [Read more...]
