Two people died in a house fire in the town of Gerry Sunday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said fire crews were called to 4932 Herrick Road around 5:51 a.m. yesterday for a structure fire. Two residents of the home, Jeffrey and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Investigating House Fire at Willard, Allen Streets
The Jamestown Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire in the east side. Fire crews responded to Willard and Allen Streets around 11:30 p.m. Friday night to a house fire. There were no reported victims or injuries. … [Read more...]
Former Crawford Furniture Building Owner Expected to Plead Guilty to Code Violations
The corporation that owns the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 is expected to plead guilty to code violations. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]
Former Drug Policy Advisor to U.S. Presidents Presenting on Marijuana in Chautauqua County
A former drug policy advisor to three U.S. presidents will be presenting on marijuana legalization in Chautauqua County today. Dr. Kevin Sabet is the President and CEO of both the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to … [Read more...]
Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 in New York State
Spring turkey season opens today in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said one of the new rules that went into effect last fall allows shot sizes as small as Number 9 for turkey hunting. This regulatory change … [Read more...]
Walleye, Muskellunge Fishing Season Opens May 1
Fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge also begins May 1. The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said walleye are now found in more than 140 waters from all the major watersheds of the state, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joseph Grice
Local artist Joseph Grice stopped by the WRFA studios to talk with Anthony Merchant about an upcoming open house at his art studio, preparing work for a new exhibit at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, what the organization (or chaos) of an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Mikey Erg
One of New Jersey's finest Mikey Erg talked with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about his upcoming show in Fredonia with Mikey Erg Band and Doc Hopper, the coolness of Scott Reynolds of ALL being from Chautauqua County, working with Steve Albini last year, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 27, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides more information about the Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chuck Schumer – April 27, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer shares concerns about the House Republican debt ceiling plan. … [Read more...]
