As part of International Bat Week, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says bats spend the winter hibernating in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – October 27, 2024
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 24, 2024
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed 2025 County Budget, Hurricane Relief, Chautauqua Lake and more. … [Read more...]
Early Voting Begins Saturday, October 26
Early voting begins in New York State and Chautauqua County this Saturday, October 26. Four poll sites will be open in Chautauqua County for early voting. These sites are: • The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds at the 4-H Bldg./Ag & Expo … [Read more...]
NYS Equal Rights Amendment On Election Ballot
Those headed to the polls this year will not only be choosing their local, state, and federal leaders, but they'll also weigh in on a significant constitutional amendment. A proposed Equal Rights Amendment will be on the back of their ballots … [Read more...]
Afterschool Programs Receive $1.52 Million in Chautauqua County
Three Chautauqua County organizations are receiving a total $1.52 million for afterschool programs. The State grants were awarded by the State Office of Children and Family Services through the Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Community Orchestra To Perform Concert Sunday
The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will perform their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 27. The concert will take place at 4:00 p.m. at First Covenant Church in Jamestown. Selections for this concert include "An American in Paris Suite", "Ballet … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – October 24, 2024
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU OCT … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes 2024 Budget With 21-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed along party lines a budget for 2025 that reduces the tax rate by 21-cents. The budget passed reflects a Real Property Tax Levy of $73,256,471 which is $164,976 less than what County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
City Looking Into Ways To Get $1.3 Million Medicare Reimbursement From NYS
A program to move city retirees from city health insurance to a Medicare program that was supposed to save the city $1.3 million is currently costing the city instead. In 2017, the Teresi administration had a contract with the state that would … [Read more...]
