WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) wants to make it easier for Canadians to bring home wine and craft beer produced in New York State. The Senator, who is a recently appointed member the President’s Export Council, is taking action … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Joint Neighborhood Project to Close
JAMESTOWN - The Joint Neighborhood Project in Jamestown will be closing down this summer. According to a recent article in the Jamestown Post Journal, funding was a major reason for the closure of the organization, which has been in service for over … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Rock and Roll Rundown for May 30 through June 2
The WRFA “Rock n’ Roll Rundown” May 30 through June 1 Presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. Thursday, May 30 Bob Campbell - The Lakeview Hotel - … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Criticizes Business Council, Sierra Club for Speaking Against Modifications to NRG Power Plant
ALBANY - Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean) is sounding off against the Sierra Club, saying recent statements by the conservation and environmental group are undermining the effort to re-open the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. In a March article in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: One Person Dies After Falling from Train
SHERIDAN - An unidentified California resident was killed yesterday afternoon in the north county after being struck by a train. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office say the incident took place at 5 p.m. in the town of Sheridan. An investigation … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Florida Authorities Continue Search for Missing Jamestown Native
UPDATE [JUNE 11, 2013]: WRFA has been told that Billy Manno, the Jamestown native who was reported missing at the end of May in Florida, was found safe on Monday. No other details were immediately available. MARGATE, FLORIDA - Police in Florida are … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Severe Weather Sweeps Across Region
A strong series of thunderstorms made for some wet and windy conditions throughout the region last night, including a tornado reportedly touching down in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Erie and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Monday Night Accident Sends Stockton Man to Erie Hospital
STOCKTON - A Stockton man was sent to the hospital late Monday night after he was the passenger in a one-vehicle accident. Sheriff deputies say 20 year old Spencer Burke was the passenger in a car driven by 20 year Jeremy Burke, also of Stockton. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Legislature Special Meeting Canceled
MAYVILLE - A special meeting of the Chautauqua County Legislature that was to take place tonight in Mayville has been cancelled. Legislature Chairman Jay Gould made the announcement yesterday afternoon, citing a lack of need and the possibility of a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Bemus Point School District Budget Re-Vote is June 18
The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that about 75 people attended an open-format meeting of the Bemus Point School District involving the 2013-14 budget. Last week the $13.12 million spending plan – which included a 5.17 percent spending … [Read more...]
