Jamestown City Council will meet twice this week with its regular work session taking place tonight. The agenda is rather light in comparison to recent months, even with the continued inclusion of the resolution to lift the hiring freeze to allow … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Receives $300,000 Federal Grant
Prevention Works has received $300,000 in state funds to address substance use issues in Chautauqua County. The award is part of more than $2.9 million for ten providers across the State to fund prevention services for high-need populations in … [Read more...]
Wegmans Recognized for Fundraising Campaign for United Way
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is recognizing the local Wegmans store for coming in first in the region for an April campaign. Wegmans held its annual scan campaign for the United Way at its registers in April. With a goal of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – The cast of Jersey Boys
The cast of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre production of Jersey Boys joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss the upcoming performances, how rehearsals are going, the casts acting history and much … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Neil Flory
Writer and musician Neil Flory joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss his new collection of poems called Mudtrombones Knotted in the Spill, the roles that music and poetry have played in Neil's life, working with Arteidolia Press, if all of Neil's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown School Board – Meet The Candidates – May 11, 2023
The Jamestown Parent-Teacher Organization held a "Meet The Candidates" forum on May 11, 2023 so the public could learn more about the four candidates running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. The candidates include Paul Abbott, John … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – May 11, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with State Senator George Borrello about his reaction to the 2024 State Budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – May 11, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Assemblyman Andy Goodell about the recently passed 2024 State Budget and his legislative agenda for the remainder of the session. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Following Woman’s Death on William Street
An investigation by Jamestown Police is ongoing after a woman was found dead on William Street. Police Chief Tim Jackson said officers were called to 125 William Street around 4:30 a.m. Thursday for a report of a unresponsive female, who was … [Read more...]
Fire Ruled Accidental at Long Standing Business in Jamestown
A fire at a longstanding company in Jamestown has been ruled to be accidental. Jamestown Police responded to 258 Crescent Street just after 4:00 a.m. Thursday for a burglary alarm and found smoke in the building. Jamestown Fire crews were called … [Read more...]
