WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Kelly Donithan from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), based in Massachusetts. Donithan was involved with the rescue of nearly two dozen different animals, including 11 tigers, from … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Public’s Help in Arson Investigation
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in solving a rash of arsons that have taken place in the city. According to a recent media release, police believe there is pattern in a series of arsons that have taken place in the city … [Read more...]
Young Calls on State OCFS to Review Records of Previous Abuse Reports for Nayla Hodnett
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young is requesting that a state agency take a more detailed look into the unsolved 2014 homicide involving a 16-month-old Jamestown girl. Young says she is requesting that Sheila Poole, the acting commissioner of the … [Read more...]
Young Pushes for Permanent Property Tax Cap
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I-Olean) says New York’s property tax cap law needs to stay permanent. With the prospects of the cap expiring, the Olean Republican has launched an online petition to garner support for the Senate Republican … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Todd Burge
WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with WV-based musician Todd Burge during the May 22 installment of Arts on Fire. Burge discusses his music, his new album "Imitation Life" and his upcoming appearance on Rolling Hills radio with Ken … [Read more...]
Reed Co-Sponsors EMPOWER Legislation in Support of Opt-Out Movement
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) is joining a bipartisan effort that addresses the recent opt-out movement involving standardized testing. The Corning Republican – who represents Chautauqua County in Washington – has partnered with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Society to Host ‘Stop the Violence’ Film Festival on May 30
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Pride Society will be hosting the "Stop the Violence" Film Festival at the Jamestown Community College this coming Saturday, May 30. According to organizers, the goal of the event is to educate the public on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Movie Matter – Episode 7
Originally Airing Wednesday May 20, 2015. MOVIE MATTER is a locally produced show by local movie fans and critics Dusten Whitcomb and Jimmy Skrzeczkowski. If you like hearing discussions about cinema, films and movies, then check out the … [Read more...]
Several Local Parades, Services Planned for Memorial Day
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Several Memorial Day events are on schedule for throughout Chautauqua County. Many of the events are being organized by various veteran service groups in the community. JAMESTOWN - the annual Memorial Day parade will take … [Read more...]
Body of Missing Fisherman Found
ELLERY - The body of a missing fisherman has been recovered from Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace says that the body of 64 year-old David Spink was recovered Thursday morning, May 21 by the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]
