JAMESTOWN, NY - City police are continuing their investigation into the robbery of a downtown bank that took place late Friday afternoon. Police say an unknown white male suspect reportedly robbed the First Niagara Bank at the corner of Spring and … [Read more...]
NRG Plant in Dunkirk Can be Closed Without Impacting Power Generation in New York
ALBANY - It’s not looking good for the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. A recently released study shows the NRG plant, along with another in Tonawanda, can be shut down without affecting energy reliability to the region’s businesses, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Meet the Candidates 2015 General Election
On Thursday, Oct. 22, the League of Women Voters hosted a meet the candidates forum for Jamestown area candidates running in the 2015 General Election. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The forum was featured on WRFA's Community Matters Program … [Read more...]
Red Raider Marching Band Wins Back-to-Back State Titles
SYRACUSE - The Jamestown High School Red Raider Marching Band is state champions for the second year in a row. With a final score of 90.4, the band finished first in the Large School 2 Division of the State Field Band Conference on Sunday at the … [Read more...]
Police Seek Assistance in Finding Person Who Made Threatening Call to JCC
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown police are asking for the public's help in identifying a white male who allegedly made a threatening phone call to Jamestown Community College at about 1:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. According to a report from the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Trick or Treating Hours Set for Halloween 2015
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Saturday is Halloween, and communities throughout the county will be taking part in the annual tradition of trick-or-treating. To help ensure the evening remains a happy and safe one for children of all ages, local police … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Rev. Luke Fodor Talks About Phantom of the Opera at St. Lukes
WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Luke Fodor from St. Luke's in Jamestown to learn more about the special showing of Phantom of the Opera (1925 film starting Lon Chaney) at the church Friday night, Oct. 30, 2015. MOBILE APP … [Read more...]
Early Morning Power Outage in Falconer Leads to Two-Hour Delay for School Students
FALCONER - Workers with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities were in Falconer Friday morning dealing with a reported electrical fire that resulted in power being knocked out for a large portion of the village and surrounding area. According to … [Read more...]
31st Annual Citywide Halloween Fun Fest Set for October 31
JAMESTOWN - The 31st Annual Citywide Halloween Fun-Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Allen Park Ice Rink. The event has been planned to offer a safe, fun and no-cost alternative to trick-or-treating door … [Read more...]
Spooktacular Movie Double Header with Phantom of the Opera, Rocky Horror Picture Show in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - It’s a Halloween movie double header Friday night in downtown Jamestown with two classic films being shown at two different locations. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at ST. LUKE'S A special Halloween showing of the original 1925 version of … [Read more...]
