Originally airing Friday, July 17. Jason Sample interviews Bob and Dave from Jamestown rock veterans Sweet Ass Cream Corn. They talk a little about the band's history as well as preview some upcoming gigs for the rest of this summer. … [Read more...]
Eight Contested Races Highlight 2015 County Legislature Elections
MAYVILLE - 2015 is a local election year in Chautauqua County with several races shaping up for the 19-member Chautauqua County Legislature. Currently, the Republicans hold a super-majority in Mayville, with 14 of the 19 seats held by the GOP. … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help in Identifying Man who Stole Beer in Hanover
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a larceny investigation from a store in the Town of Hanover. On July 13 at 9:53 p.m., a white male with a beard and sunglasses entered the store and stole two 30 packs of beer. The … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed Offers Thoughts on Recently Announced Democratic Challenger
WASHINGTON - Even though the next Federal Election is still more than 15 months away, at least one person has already come forward to challenge Tom Reed (R-Corning) for his seat representing New York’s 23rd Congressional District. Earlier this … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, July 2015 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, July 16 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi for his monthly interview on Community Matters. This month, the mayor discusses west end development, road construction and … [Read more...]
American Chronicles Episode 6 – She Made Her Own Beer in the 30s
American Chronicles 6. originally airing July 17, 2015. SHE MADE HER OWN BEER IN THE 30s © 2015 John C. Merino The referee crouched…on his hands and knees and with a flat palm, slapped the canvas 3 times. The midget wrestlers bounced up, … [Read more...]
City Woman Charged After Hitting Two Bicyclists with Van
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman faces traffic-related charges after she hit two bicyclists Saturday afternoon in the city. Jamestown Police say 30 year-old Tanya Critzer was traveling east along W. Eight St. just before 12:30 p.m. when she crossed … [Read more...]
Police Release Video Footage of Downtown Restaurant Burglary Suspects
JAMESTOWN - City police are still seeking the public’s help in trying to identify the two individuals who robbed the Fresco’s restaurant in Jamestown on July 8. The burglary involved two individuals allegedly taking cash and liquor. To help … [Read more...]
North County Communities Focus on Flood Clean Up Over Weekend
MAYVILLE - It was a hot and humid weekend for much of Chautauqua County, but fortunately, only a limited amount of rain meant that clean up efforts could continue for the communities that were hit hard by flooding last week. According to … [Read more...]
State Education Department Drops Test Contract with Pearson, Signs on with Questar
ALBANY - New York State is making a change regarding what tests students will be taking when it comes time for their annual Common Core exams. New York State is ditching Pearson as its test-maker after years of high-profile missteps, switching to … [Read more...]
