JAMESTOWN - City officials want to further crack down on tobacco use in public parks. On Monday night the city council’s public safety committee learned about a proposed ordinance from Mayor Sam Teresi to make the entire city parks system smoke … [Read more...]
Meet-and-Greet Reception for Senator Young Scheduled for March 10 at Jackson Center
JAMESTOWN - In honor of her recent appointment as Senate Majority Finance Committee Chair, Senator Cathy Young (R, C, I- 57th District) will be in Jamestown for a reception on March 10. Her previous appearance in February was cancelled due to … [Read more...]
[WATCH] State and Local Officials Call on Albany to Increase Road and Bridge Funding
FALCONER - A group of local and state lawmakers were in Falconer Friday morning to raise awareness about the need for more funding for road and bridge projects. Rebuild NY Now, a broad-based coalition seeking to raise public awareness about the … [Read more...]
former Ellery Court Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
MAYVILLE - The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … [Read more...]
Brooks Memorial, Lake Shore Hospitals to Affiliate with Kaleida Health
BUFFALO - A Dunkirk hospital has received support from the state that could lead to long-term stability for residents in the North County. On Friday Kaleida Health announced it will affiliate with Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk and is close … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dream It, Do It STEM Wars 2016
MOBILE USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 3, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with the organizers behind STEM Wars 2016, taking place Thursday, March 17 2016. In the studio are Justin Hanft from Dream It, … [Read more...]
Southern Airways Acquires Sun Air Express, to Start Serving Chautauqua County Airport
MEMPHIS, TENN - Southern Airways has announced that it has acquired Ft. Lauderdale-based Sun Air Express, a commuter airline serving eight cities in the mid-Atlantic region – including the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown - with hubs at … [Read more...]
North County Criminal Defense Attorney to Run for District Attorney
FREDONIA - It appears there will be a contested race for the office of county district attorney when voters head out to the polls for the 2016 November general elections. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Republican … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown: March 3 to April 3
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 – MAR 3 Pulse Poetry Slam – Infinity Arts Cafe – Jamestown FRI – … [Read more...]
Train Derailment Leads to Evacuation of 100 Residents in Ripley
RIPLEY - It was a busy day in Ripley on Wednesday as crews continued to remove some of the 16 cars from a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Tuesday night, forcing the evacuation of nearly 100 residents from their homes. Officials now … [Read more...]
