CLEVELAND - Republican delegates officially voted on Monday to adopt the party’s 2016 platform, a policy blueprint that manages to take ultra-conservative positions on same-sex marriage, religion, pornography, and even national parks. The … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Rescues Boat in Distress on Lake Erie
PORTLAND, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office water rescue team was busy Sunday afternoon rescuing four boaters on Lake Erie. At about 2:49 p.m. the Chautauqua Sheriff's Office received a report of a boat taking on water about 4.5 miles … [Read more...]
Southern Airways Express to Hold Air Service Rebranding Ceremony on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - An official announcement and celebration is happening later this week regarding a new airline serving Chautauqua County. Southern Airways Express, the new parent company of Sun Air Express, has announced the retirement of the Sun Air … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: Cindy Love & The Moose Club
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Cindy Love & The Moose Club (with Ken Hardley) perform set no. 7 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WRFARadio Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: July 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 7, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and get an update on the police consolidation proposal that has been in the works … [Read more...]
Governor Expected to Visit City Next Week, Likely Tied to Major Economic Development Announcement
JAMESTOWN - There may be some major news involving economic development for downtown Jamestown next week. Governor Andrew Cuomo has made stops in five different cities across the state this week to announce $10 million in economic development … [Read more...]
Mayor says Action on Police Consolidation Proposal Could Come Within ‘Next Couple of Months’
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the long-discussed inter-municipal Police Consolidation Proposal between the Jamestown Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office could see action by the end of the summer. "I think we've been … [Read more...]
County to Receive $138,000 in FEMA Funding to Help with Counterterrorism Efforts
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that more than $24 million in federal funding has been awarded to New York State in support of its counterterrorism efforts across the state. Locally, Chautauqua County will see about $138,000. The … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown: July 7 to August 7, 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 – JULY 7 Bill Ward - Lakeview Hotel - Mayville Bluegrass Jam – … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seize Large Quantity of Heroin
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested four individuals on drug-related charges following a traffic stop that took place early Wednesday afternoon in the city. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says officers conducted a traffic stop at the … [Read more...]
