JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation recently hosted a #GiveThanks Campaign, asking community members to submit the name of a local nonprofit organization they are thankful for this season, and why. The response was overwhelming … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown with Georgeanna Guiffrida
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 (Thanksgiving). Jamestown resident Georgeanna Guiffrida stops by the WRFA studio to provide details of the Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown, NY project, now in its … [Read more...]
City Council Passes 2018 Budget with $947,000 in Additional State Aid
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the $35.7 million, 2018 city budget Monday night during its November voting session by a vote of 7 to 1. The vote came after councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce announced that state … [Read more...]
Budget Highlights City Council November Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will meet Monday in city hall for its monthly voting session. During the meeting, council members are expected to vote on the proposed $35.7 million 2018 city budget. When the budget was presented by Mayor … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on $1 Million State Funding Request for Long-Vacant Downtown Building is Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will host a Public Hearing Monday night, Nov. 27, to consider an application for state funding to help restore a downtown building that’s been closed for more than a decade. According to a recent public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Breast Cancer Awareness with Diane Courtney Freeman of UPMC Chautauqua WCA
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov.16, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dianne Courtney Freeman of UPMC Chautauqua WCA about Breast Cancer Awareness, including both prevention and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Residents Encouraged to Help ‘Christmas for Puerto Rico’ Effort
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown area resident is asking the community to help him in his effort to provide for Puerto Rican children during the Christmas holiday season. Jamestown’s James Bliss launched his “Christmas for … [Read more...]
Hunter Charged After Firing Rifle at Pickup Truck
NORTH HARMONY - An Ohio man is facing charges after firing a rifle at a pickup truck he reportedly mistook for a deer. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Marvin Miller of Middlefield, Ohio fired a round at the truck at about … [Read more...]
Sherman Woman Fatally Shot After Being Mistaken for Deer by Hunter
SHERMAN, NY -The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting accident that took place early Wednesday night near 2998 Armenian Road. According to the sheriff's office media release, deputies and the Sherman Fire Department … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Nov. 22 to Nov. 30, 2017
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 WED NOV 22 Bluegrass Jam – Celoron American Legion – Celoron Derek Davis … [Read more...]
