JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has once again tabled a variance request involving a cell tower being erected in a residential neighborhood on the west side of the city. The Jamestown Post-Journal says the zoning board on … [Read more...]
Celoron Officials Move Forward with Water Service for Butler Ave. Neighborhood
CELORON - Residents in the Butler Avenue area of Celoron could have access to clean municipal water by Thanksgiving. Celoron Mayor Scott Schrecengost presented a two-phase plan during a special Village Board meeting on Wednesday, which he said … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into Oct. 7 Incident
BROCTON - A Brocton man has been charged with Arson following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Deputies say the water pump house at New Horizons Trailer Park on Route 5 in Brocton suffered severe damage from a … [Read more...]
CRCF Launches #GiveThanks Campaign
JAMESTOWN - With the holiday season right around the corner, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation invites you to #GiveThanks to the countless charitable organizations working hard to make a difference in our community throughout the whole … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council Ward 2
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special continues with a focus on the two candidates running for the Jamestown City Council Ward 2 seat: - Anthony "Tony" Dolce* (R, Con, … [Read more...]
Council President Rabb says Officials Up to the Challenge When it Comes to City Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is continuing its review of the 2018 city budget. On Oct. 12 Mayor Sam Teresi presented a $35.7 million spending plan that included a 0.88 percent property tax increase and also a deficit of $947,000. Since … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Autumn Echo Talks Pulse Poetry Slam
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Autumn Echo, founder of Pulse Poetry Slam, about her local group of slam poets and several different events they have scheduled for the month … [Read more...]
Monopine Cell Tower Again Goes before Zoning Board on Wednesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The issue of whether or not a cell tower should be put up in a residential area of Jamestown will go before the city zoning board Wednesday afternoon. In September the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals tabled the use and area variances … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Meet the Candidates – Jamestown City Council At Large: Part 2
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Part 2 (of 2) of WRFA's 2017 Election Preview Special, focusing on the six candidates running for the three at large seats for Jamestown City Council. Candidates … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Healthcare Buyout Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the new health insurance buyout program for Medicare eligible retirees. On Monday night the council voted unanimously to accept the $1.5 million in state grant funding to help pay for the voluntary … [Read more...]
