JAMESTOWN - A movie that is up for three Oscar Awards – including Best Film and Best Actress – will be shown Thursday night at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The British film 'Philomena' is based on a true story and stars Judi Dench as an … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Host Free Showing of Jackie Robinson Film ’42’ Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will conclude its Jackie Robinson film series by showing “42,” a 2013 release, at 7 p.m. The movie tells the story of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers general manager who broke Major … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 22 – Strange Days
Recorded Jan. 20, 2014. Jason, Nick and Adam discuss the latest news from the comic movie industry, including the rumor that both Johnny Depp and Jon Hamm could be staring in the role of Dr. Strange in an upcoming film. Plus the hosts talk about … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Calls for Local Government Consolidation, Increased Education Funding in 2014 Budget
ALBANY - Consolidation and sharing services among local governments and an increase in services and funding for public education were among the highlights of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2014 Executive Budget address, delivered to the state legislature … [Read more...]
Young Says Governor’s 2014-2015 Budget Proposal is ‘On Target’
ALBANY - Although she’s a member of the opposing political party, Senator Cathy Young (R,C - Olean), who represents Chautauqua County in Albany, says she’s pleased with the spending plan governor Andrew Cuomo laid out on Tuesday. In a prepared … [Read more...]
County Legislature’s First Voting Session is Tonight, Resolution Involving SAFE Act Enforcement on Agenda
MAYVILLE - There’s going to be some noticeable changes when the Chautauqua County Legislature holds its first regular voting session of the new year tonight in Mayville. Among the most noticeable change will be the number of legislators at the … [Read more...]
Electrical Overload Blamed for Monday Night Fire on Bowen Street
JAMESTOWN - Resistive heating and an overloaded space heater connection is what caused a fire that destroyed a home at 82 Bowen St. Monday night in Jamestown. That’s according to the Post-Journal, which reported Wednesday that an extension cord or … [Read more...]
Westfield Music Teacher Receives First Ever Grammy for Music Education
WESTFIELD -A teacher from Westfield will be recognized alongside some of the biggest names in pop music during the 56th annual GRAMMY Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles this weekend. Kent Knappenberger works with 6th through 12th grade students at … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Swedish Hour January 19 2014
Audio from the Jan. 19, 2014 episode of the Swedish Hour, with Guest host Don Sandy and Bosse Brewitz. Broadcast every Sunday on WRFA at 3:00 a.m. (9 a.m. in Sweden) and 7 p.m. LISTEN TO JANUARY 19 2014 SHOW … [Read more...]
City Man Hospitalized After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase
JAMESTOWN - A police chase through the city's southside resulted in a two-vehicle accident with the driver who was allegedly fled from police being sent to an Erie hospital. According to a report from the Jamestown Police Department, officers … [Read more...]
