JAMESTOWN - The call for Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to appoint a third constable for the city was once again made during Monday night’s city council voting session. Frewsburg Resident and city landlord Harold Whitford appeared before the city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Ward Discusses New Album ‘The Dock’
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, July 20, 2018. Bill Ward shares details about his brand new album, 'The Dock' with WRFA's Jason Sample. Purchase The Dock at CD Baby. … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center opens this Wednesday, Aug. 1 and all the last minute details are falling into place. As part of the NCC opening, several special guests are expected to make their way to Jamestown this week, starting Monday … [Read more...]
Two Charged Following High-Speed Chase on I-86
SHERMAN - Two people from Erie are facing charges after leading police on a high speed chase Saturday. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 48-year-old William Lisek and 36-year-old Shaline Pepperman were listed on Erie Top Ten most wanted. When … [Read more...]
Councilman’s Effort to Increase Public Dialogue with City Officials to be Outlined Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night with a mosty routine agenda. Most of the items on the agenda focus on small change orders for various city construction projects, along with the lifting of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson
Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson about the National Comedy Center, including the history of the project as well as what to expect once it opens to the public on Aug. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Noah Goodling and Brian Papalia Discuss Sniffing Out History’
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling and Chautauqua County Humane Society communications director Brian Papalia stop by the WRFA studio to share details … [Read more...]
City Police Release Name of Shooting Victim
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has released the name of the man who was shot Tuesday morning and died the next day as a result of his injuries. City police say 30-year-old William J. Michishima was taken off life support Wednesday at … [Read more...]
State Police PBA Endorses Quattrone for County Sheriff
JAMESTOWN - The man seeking to challenge long-time Sheriff Joe Gerace in this year’s election has received an endorsement from a group of law enforcement officers. On Thursday the New York State Troopers PBA endorsed Republican Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Reed Supports $12 Billion Ag Relief Package as Farmers Struggle with Retaliatory Tariffs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is offering his thoughts on the $12 billion farm relief package being proposed by the Donald Trump administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The aid is intended to provide short … [Read more...]
