50 different historical groups will be in Mayville, NY MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County’s historical museums, associations and historians will come together in Mayville, Aug. 13 and 14 for a History Fair. The event will take place at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown: August 11 to September 11, 2016
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 – AUG 11 Marty’s Bubblegum Machine – Hartley Park – … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Draws Attendees from 41 States
JAMESTOWN - The numbers are in and the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival brought in thousands of people from across the country. In fact, the four-day event drew attendees from 41 different states to downtown Jamestown. That's according to … [Read more...]
Afternoon Downpour Wreaks Havoc for Local Motorists
JAMESTOWN - Residents and motorists in Jamestown spent much of Wednesday night recovering from a strong summer downpour that hit the area. Late in the afternoon the national weather service issued a flash flood warning, and at about 5:30 p.m. a … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Receives $1.7 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Commerce
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) in Jamestown is receiving funding from the federal government to help ensure the project moves forward and is completed next year. On Wednesday afternoon Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) … [Read more...]
City Police Searching for Suspects Involved in Tuesday Night Shooting on Spring St.
(Edited to provide the correct time of incident) JAMESTOWN - Members from the Jamestown Police Department are investigating a shooting that took place Tuesday night, Aug. 9, in the 600 block of Spring Street. According to Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed’s Office Monitoring Drought Situation Across 23rd District
JAMESTOWN - The rain we received overnight is a welcome sight for farmers and residents across the region, but it’s still not anywhere near the amount that is needed to help relieve drought conditions. Last week the State DEC declared a Drought … [Read more...]
Local Republican’s Cut Ribbon at Campaign Headquarters in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was one of several Republicans who showed up in Lakewood Tuesday night to help open the 2016 Election Headquarters for local GOP candidates. Reed was on hand to thank supporters in the area and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – WRFA Talks with Musicians Joshua Bell and Chris Botti
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interview internationally acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell and world renowned trumpeter Chris Botti in advance of their scheduled performance at Chautauqua Institution, set for … [Read more...]
Two More Charged in 2014 Home Invasion Following Grand Jury Indictment
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police say two more men have been arrested and charged in connection to a home invasion that took place in 2014 on Falconer Street. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, both 30 year-old Ernest Bishop and 27 … [Read more...]
