An interview with Minneapolis-based photographer Wing Young Huie, who will be in Jamestown, NY on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. to present "American Landscape: How Photographs Inform Us” in the Scharmann Theatre on Jamestown Community College's Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown School Officials Face Major Financial Challenges
JAMESTOWN - The financial outlook for Jamestown Public Schools is quite grim. That from Jamestown school superintendent Tim Mains, who was a guest on WRFA's Community Matters public affairs program on Thursday, Feb. 19. Mains talked about … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on DOT to Approve New Rail Regulations in Wake of WV Derailment
WASHINGTON - Senator Charles Schumer is using a recent train derailment in West Virginia as evidence that more needs to be done to ensure proper safety for the transportation of oil across our nation’s railways. Schumer called on the Department of … [Read more...]
Reed Schedules Three Town Hall Meetings in Chautauqua County for Saturday
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed is reminding area residents he will be holding several town hall meetings this week, including three in Chautauqua County. On Saturday (Feb. 21), Reed and his staff will hold meetings in Ellington, Brocton and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Names Erin Brickley as Executive Director
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance (Alliance) has hired Erin Brickley as its new Executive Director. Brickley will take the helm of this newly-formed not-for-profit organization on Monday. Brickley grew up in … [Read more...]
Ellen Ditonto Named Executive Director of JCC FSA
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College’s Faculty Student Association board of directors has named Ellen Ditonto as executive director. In her new role, Ditonto supervises the college’s auxiliary operations at the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County … [Read more...]
WRFA Interview with Veteran Photographer Wing Young Huie Airs Friday, Lecture Scheduled for Feb. 23 at JCC
JAMESTOWN - The effect of cultural stereotypes will be examined in "Identity and the American Landscape: How Photographs Inform Us" - a presentation by Wing Young Huie at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Scharmann Theatre on JCC’s Jamestown Campus. The … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock & Roll Rundown – February 19 to March 22
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 – FEB 19 Bluegrass Jam – Lakewood Legion – … [Read more...]
City Police Charge Two Following Investigation into Trafficking, Sale of Heroin
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have made yet another arrest in the ongoing war against the illegal sale and trafficking of heroin in the city. According to a police report, investigators from the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executed a search … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Wants to Hear from Constituents Prior to Making Decision on Authorizing Military Force Against ISIS
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he’s not going to make any final decision concerning increased military force against Islamic extremists in the Middle East until after he hears from his constituents. Reed – who represents … [Read more...]
