MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Recorded before a live audience at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. A warm night of seasonal music featuring the best community talents including: host, … [Read more...]
Sub Zero Temperatures in Forecast for First Week of 2018
The first week of 2018 is promising to be a frigid one for residents across the northeast, including here in Chautauqua County. The forecast for the remainder of this week is calling for chilly temperatures in the single digits to mid-teens, with … [Read more...]
Wendel Appointed to Chair Chautauqua County Legislature
MAYVILLE - There’s a new chairman for the Chautauqua County Legislature. On Tuesday the legislature held its re-organizational meeting for the new term, with Lakewood Republican Paul “PJ” Wendel being appointed to serve as legislature chairman. … [Read more...]
Borrello Sworn in as Chautauqua County Executive
MAYVILLE - Several feet of snow in the village of Mayville didn’t prevent Chautauqua County’s new executive from making the trip from his home in Hanover to in order to be sworn into office on New Year's Day. County executive George Borrello … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Reminds Snowmobilers to Use Caution Following Crash
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reminding all snowmobilers to be cautious when they are out riding this winter season. That includes making sure riders are paying attention to the signage that is placed on the trails by … [Read more...]
New Year, New Set of Laws for New York State
ALBANY - Several new state laws are now on the books now that 2018 has arrived. The New Year brings New York State a higher minimum wage, which is now $10.40 an hour. Meanwhile the minimum wage for fast food workers is now $11.75 outside of New … [Read more...]
WRFA News to Return on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018
The WRFA Morning News and Small Things Considered programs will not be available during the final week of December. Our staff is taking the week off for the Christmas and New Years holidays. As a result, we will not be posting updates on our … [Read more...]
State Announces Grant Funding to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
ALBANY - Chautauqua Lake was named one of 12 lakes in the state to receive a portion of $65 million to combat harmful algal blooms (Or HABs) that “threaten recreational use of lakes as well as drinking water.” As part of his soon-to-be unveiled … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Grandparents
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is warning County residents to be cautious of recent telephone-based scams in the county. One of those scams is called the “Grandparent Scam” which involves a phone call from someone pretending to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Placed in Temporary Lockout Following ‘Implied Threat’
JAMESTOWN - All schools in the Jamestown School District were temporarily put in lockout protocol following what school officials call an "implied threat" that came Thursday morning. According to school communications coordinator Cathy Panebianco, … [Read more...]
