WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Monday said the U.S. will still allow Syrian refugees to resettle in the U.S. This after authorities in France revealed Sunday that at least one terrorist entered Paris among Syrian refugees. Not everyone … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Norman Green Discusses the 2015 Local Election
Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talked with Chautauqua County Democratic Elections Commissioner Norman Green about the 2015 Elections. Norm discusses low voter … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 14 – Stop Pussy-Footin’ Around
Stop “Pussy-Footin’ Around” © John C. Merino 2015 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE I never thought very much of the late Governor George Wallace. He was a devout racist….and he preached segregation, standing in the school house door … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Budget Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - Members of the public who wish to comment on Jamestown’s 2016 budget will have the opportunity to do so Monday during the city council’s budget hearing. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 in the council … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged For Selling Cocaine to Undercover Police
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces charges after he allegedly sold cocaine to under cover police. Members of the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force (STRDTF) say 30-year-old Michael Haight of Jamestown was arrested Saturday on an outstanding … [Read more...]
HEAP Enrollment Period Now Underway
ALBANY - Households that need help paying their heating bills this winter can now begin applying for assistance from the Home Energy Assistance Program. The program provides financial assistance to help low-income and elderly New Yorkers keep their … [Read more...]
JCC Puts Sheldon House Up for Sale
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College is selling off one of its most well-known and prized off-campus assets. Sheldon House - which sits near the intersection of Falconer St. and Lakeview Ave. and has served as a guesthouse and facility for … [Read more...]
Chamber to Honor Dr. Susan McNamar
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Dr. Susan McNamara as the recipient of its 2015 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award. The Award will be given at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting at noon, Friday, Dec. 11, … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Attempted Rape Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in jail on attempted rape charges after allegedly breaking into the home of his ex-girlfriend and assaulting her. City police say 37 year-old Jose Figueroa allegedly forced his way into an ex-girlfriend’s Baker St. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – David and Marilyn Kurzawa from Habitat for Humanity
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with David and Marylin Kurzawa from Habitat for Humanity - Chautauqua County to learn more about the organization and the services it provides to communities in Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
