JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Campaign for United Way of Southern Chautauqua County surpassed 59 percent of its $1,300,000 goal on Friday. “Next Wednesday is the official deadline for workplace campaigns to report in and submit their packets,” said Hans … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Originally airing Nov. 19, 2015. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Victoria Patti from the Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention and Anne Rosenthal from Chautauqua Tapestry about the 2015 … [Read more...]
Bill Designed to Heighten Security Screening for Refugees Passes in House
(MEDIA RELEASE, TOM REED) WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) voted to pass the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015, which would require new security screenings for those seeking refugee status from Syria and … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown: November 19 – December 20 2015
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 – NOV 19 Rolling Hills Radio featuring The Burns Sisters and Tom … [Read more...]
International Survivors of Suicide Day Event Being Held Saturday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. A local Survivor … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves New Contract with CSEA
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has finally reached a new contract agreement with its largest collective bargaining unit. On Wednesday night the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a new contract agreement with the CSEA Unit 6300. The agreement … [Read more...]
County Legislature Okays $18 Million Bonding for Landfill Expansion
MAYVILLE – The expansion effort of the Chautauqua County Landfill will be moving forward. On Wednesday night the legislature unanimously approved the expansion’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Statement and also approved borrowing … [Read more...]
UPDATE – Prendergast Library Board Meeting for Thursday is Cancelled
UPDATE (10:15 a.m., Nov. 19, 2015) The Prendergast Library board has cancelled its meeting for Thursday due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting will not be rescheduled. Instead the board will resume discussing its budget during its next regularly … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Rani Arbo Interview
Originally airing Friday, Oct. 30. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Rani Arbo from Rani Arbow & daisy mayhem about the group's upcoming show in Jamestown at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Saturday, Nov. … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Burglary and Harassment Following Wednesday Incident
JAMESTOWN - A city man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on burglary related charges. City police say 49 year-old Everett Ecker, Jr. allegedly entered the victim’s home on Hedges Ave. at about 3:45 p.m. and choked the victim, restraining her … [Read more...]
