WASHINGTON - Planned Parenthood is on the verge of losing federal funding. Republicans on Capitol Hill have pledged that the government will no longer support the clinics if they continue to perform abortions. Members of Congress are linking the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Names Interim Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has appointed an interim superintendent to manage the school after current Superintendent Tim Mains leaves the district at the end of February. School officials announced on Thursday night that Sylvia Root … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Jan. 12, 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 THU – JAN 12 Back Room Radio Hour with the Bogarst and Lori & Fred – … [Read more...]
Four Arrested Following Investigation into Heroin Trafficking in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - An ongoing investigation into the sales and trafficking of heroin into the Jamestown area has led investigators from the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force to execute a search warrant at 30 Stow St. on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. … [Read more...]
Mains to Leave as Jamestown School Superintendent at the End of February
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will soon start looking for a new superintendent. On Wednesday the school district announced that current superintendent Tim Mains will be leaving the district at the end of February to take a job at the Pine … [Read more...]
Cuomo Rolls Out Ethics Reform Proposal as Part of 2017 Agenda
ALBANY - With scandals continuing to plague the state Capitol, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday rolled out a series of ethics reforms that are similar to previous proposals, but which have so far failed to get approved by the state legislature. "We … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Remind Residents of Homelessness Services During Winter Months
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces emergency measures for those experiencing homeless conditions during inclement winter weather. During periods of cold weather when temperatures are at or … [Read more...]
County in Need of More Homes, Families for Local Foster Children, Open House Scheduled for Jan. 19
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is in urgent need of community members to provide foster care services for children who are temporarily unable to remain in their homes. An open house will be held on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Almond&Olive
Originally airing Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the members of the Chicago-based folk duo Almond&Olive, prior to their show at the Labyrinth Press Co. in Jamestown, NY on Friday, Jan. … [Read more...]
BPU Officials Attend City Council Meeting to Explain Changes to Garbage Pickup Policy
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities recently sent out a message reminding solid waste customers about new rules that are now in effect regarding garbage pickup (copied below). As a result, members of the Jamestown City Council have … [Read more...]
