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John Plumb Receives Endorsement from Region’s Largest News Publication, Reed Gets NRA Support

October 28, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Candidate for Congress John Plumb (D-Lakewood) has picked up an endorsement from the largest news publication in the region. The Buffalo News gave its endorsement to Plumb in Thursday’s edition. As part of the endorsement, the News … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Affordable Care Act, Buffalo News, Congress, House of Representatives, John Plumb, National Rifle Association, Tom Reed

Jamestown Woman Faces Child Endangerment Charge

October 28, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a Jamestown woman for allegedly leaving a young child unattended in a vehicle. Officers were called to downtown Jamestown in the area of 207 N. Main St. just after 2:30 p.m. for a report of a child that had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Jamestown Police Department, Sarah Nazzaro

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown: October 27 to November 27

October 27, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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 OCT 27 Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley presents: Heather Pierson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Rock n' Roll Rundown

[LISTEN] County Legislature Approves 2017 Budget that Contains Slight Tax Decrease

October 27, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a $229 million spending plan for next year. On Wednesday night lawmakers met to review proposed amendments for the budget and give it a final vote.  In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 County Budget, Chautauqua County Legislature, Intergovernmental Transfer Program, Ron Lemon, Terry Niebel, Vince Horrigan

Mayville Man Charged with Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

October 27, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A Mayville man who worked as a school bus driver for a local school district has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 46 year-old Charles Heilman was arrested at his home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Heilman, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Frewsburg School District, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

AARP Members Urge Plumb to ‘Take a Stand’ to Protect Social Security Benefits

October 27, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CORNING - Candidate for Congress, U.S. Navy Captain John Plumb (D-Lakewood), has accepted nearly 1,000 petitions from AARP on behalf of their members. The petitions were signed by residents of New York’s 23rd district, urging candidates to “Take a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 23rd Congressional District, AARP, John Plumb, Social Security, Tom Reed

Jamestown Woman Arrested on Drug Charges, Resisting Arrest Following Traffic Stop for Texting While Driving

October 26, 2016 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman has been arrested after she allegedly attempted flee from officers during a traffic stop. Jamestown Police  say the incident took place at about 5:20 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Foote Ave. and 2nd Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Celeste Carr, Jamestown Police Department, methamphetamine, Resisting Arrest, Traffic Stop

Chautauqua County LOWV Presents Meet the Candidates Forum at JCC

October 26, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Six Candidates who are running for three countywide offices in Chautauqua County were on hand for a Meet the Candidates forum Tuesday night at Jamestown Community College. The forum, hosted by the Chautauqua County League of Women … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, American Association of University Women, Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Chautauqua County League of Women Voters, Jamestown Community College, Jason Perdue, Jason Schmidt, Lee Hyson, Michael Sullivan, Patrick Swanson, Sally Jaroszynski

IDA Board Approves PILOT Agreement with Wind Farm Developer

October 26, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has authorized a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement for a proposed wind farm in the north county. According to an article in the Post-Journal, the IDA’s board of directors met … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ball Hill Wind Energy Project, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Wind Energy, Wind Turbines

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Paul Leone Discusses an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

October 26, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. Local author and story teller Paul Leone stops by the WRFA studio to talk about his latest project, an Evening with Edgar Allen Poe. Leone will share some of his favorite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Arts on Fire, Edgar Allen Poe, Lakeview Cemetery, Paul Leone

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