The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU JUL 28 Kates' Brothers - Empty Pint Live Series at Southern Tier … [Read more...]
Traffic Stop in Gerry Results in Three Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
GERRY - Three people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Gerry-Ellington Road in the Town of Gerry. New York State Police say a vehicle was pulled over yesterday for a traffic violation and during the traffic stop, the … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Shooting Victim Deceased, Charges Against Suspect Upgraded to 2nd Degree Murder
UPDATED 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Jamestown Police are reporting that the victim in Tuesday morning's west side shooting as died as a result of his injuries. A media release sent out Wednesday afternoon says the victim, whose name has … [Read more...]
Alleged Arsonist Sentenced for Charges Connected to Stolen Vehicle
WARREN, PA - The Jamestown man who was charged with multiple counts of arson in 2017 has been sentenced in his burglary case in Warren County, Pennsylvania. The Post-Journal is reporting that 21-year-old Jonathan Young pleaded guilty Monday to … [Read more...]
House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]
County IDA Approves New Term Language for Cockaigne Loan
FALCONER - The redevelopment of the Cockaigne Ski Resort is moving forward. That’s from officials with the Cherry Creek-based ski destination, who appeared before the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency on Tuesday to provide an update … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Unlikely to Act on Proposed JPD-Sheriff’s Office Consolidation Plan
JAMESTOWN - Despite years of meetings, negotiations and over $200,000 in state money spent to complete a study and plan-of-action, it appears an intermunicipal agreement involving the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Cameron Hurst Discusses The Jackson Center’s Charles Goodell Exhibit
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 19, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Robert H. Jackson Center intern Cameron Hurst about an upcoming exhibit focusing on the life and legacy of Jamestown resident and former … [Read more...]
Farmers Markets Will be Able to Use SNAP Benefit Software for An Extra Month Before Service Ends
JAMESTOWN - Food stamp recipients in Jamestown will have at least another month to use their benefits to purchase items at the weekly Jamestown Public Market. Earlier this month, WRFA reported that the Novo Dia Group said it will end its service … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello July 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 19, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello, who provides a mid-year update on various issues affecting the county, including shared … [Read more...]
