FREWSBURG - The Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee will be holding their 14th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Site at Erlandson Overview Park on Oak Hill Rd. in … [Read more...]
BPU Annual Spring Clean-Up Begins May 5
JAMESTOWN - It’s time once again to take out the trash during BPU Spring Clean-up, during the week of May 5 – 9. Place clean-up items at the curb - in bags when possible --- after 6 p.m. the night before your normal garbage pick-up day. Items … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Rock n’ Roll Rundown – May 1 through June 1
The WRFA Rock and 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. Thursday, May 1 The Ahlquist Brothers - Puzzle Lounge - … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Shannon Nixon Discusses the Bleeding Hearts Mecca Project
Originally airing April 25, 2014. WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Shannon Nixon about her Bleeding Hearts Mecca project - a crowd-sourcing website she's developed that helps people and organizations raise money for various … [Read more...]
Possible ‘Person of Interest’ in Beating Death of Toddler Now in Police Custody
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man believed to be a "person of interest" in the beating death of a 16-month old girl has been arrested on unrelated charges. On Wednesday, city police arrested 30 year-old Tyler Perez of Jamestown for being a fugitive from … [Read more...]
Petition Deadline to Run for Jamestown School Board is Today
JAMESTOWN - Today is the final day that petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education 2014 election are due back to the Superintendent's Office. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. this afternoon. The election will take place on May 20, … [Read more...]
Governor Outlines Recent Common Core Reforms
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that students taking Common Core state tests in grades 3-8 this week will be protected thanks to new reforms enacted in the FY14-15 state budget. The reforms eliminate high stakes for students on … [Read more...]
Governor Calls on Federal Government to Strengthen Standards and Regulations for Oil Transportation
ALBANY - New York state is asking the White House to take immediate federal action to strengthen national standards and regulation of crude oil transport. Governor Andrew Cuomo sent the letter to the White House on Wednesday. Accompanying the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 36 – April 28 2014
Recorded April 28, 2014. Jason and Adam discuss the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie coming out on May 1, 2014. Plus they talk about the latest news in the comic industry, including the upcoming Death of Wolverine and the new Deadpool vs. X-Force … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges
CELORON - In a follow up to an arrest that took place in February, local police say a Lakewood Man has been indicted on federal drug charges. Earlier this year, Ellicott Police arrested 48-year-old Jeffrey Boardman in Celoron for allegedly growing … [Read more...]
