Uptown Fever vocalist Jamie Lee joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the bands upcoming performance at the Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, PA, Jamie's musical background, why we both think Motown is timeless and much … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson of Roger Tory Peterson Institute on New Exhibits – November 11, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant joined Maria Ferguson at the Roget Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, NY to discuss 3 new exhibits at RTPI including works by Charley and Edie Harper, Fredonia artist Margaret Braun and various local artists who did art … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Author and Journalist Anne Bokma Talks Memoir Writing Workshop – November 11, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant speaks with Canadian journalist and author Anne Bokma about her upcoming memoir writing workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown, what sparked Anne's love for writing, the art of the memoir, challenges … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 07 – A Conversation with Female Military Veterans
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Councilwoman and Finance Chair Kim Ecklund
WRFA public affairs director Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown City Council member Kimberly Ecklund about the effort to finalize and approve a 2023 city budget. Ecklund is not only one of three at large representatives on the city council but … [Read more...]
Plans For Two Emergency Homeless Shelters Coming Together in Jamestown
Plans for two emergency homeless shelters that will have a total of 30 beds are coming together in the City of Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said a third round of meetings on homelessness in the city took place Thursday between community … [Read more...]
Upper Floors of Hall R. Clothier Building to Remain Closed through Nov. 18
While repairs are continuing at the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville, several floors continue to remain closed to the public. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors will be continue to be closed … [Read more...]
Construction on $700,000 Playground at Hartley Park Underway in Lakewood
Construction is underway for a new $700,000 playground at Hartley Park in the village of Lakewood. The new playground replaces a structure that had been deteriorating, with parts of the structure having to be removed in recent years due to being … [Read more...]
Veterans Day is the Last Statewide Free Fishing Day of 2022
Today is the last statewide Free Fishing Day of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul said the day was chosen as part of Veterans Day. She said fishing is considered one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an ideal activity for … [Read more...]
City ‘Flips the Switch’ on Riverwalk Illumination Project
The City of Jamestown has officially "flipped the switch" on the Riverwalk Illumination project. The project, funded through Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies, lights up the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Coal Silo, Washington Street … [Read more...]
