On Thursday October 27 WRFA welcomed The Hallow Society to the Reg Lenna's Media Arts Studio for a special live broadcast performance as part of the ongoing Arts on Fire LIVE series! WATCH The Hallow Society is a 4-piece band from the Jamestown, … [Read more...]
Five People Injured After Sheriff’s Car Strikes Amish Buggy
Five people were taken to the hospital after a Sheriff's Patrol Car rear-ended an Amish buggy in the town of Stockton Sunday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the marked car was traveling northwest on the Stockton-Hartfield Road … [Read more...]
Four Area Arts Organizations Receiving Funding from NYS
Four Chautauqua County area arts organizations are receiving funding from New York State. The New York State Council on the Arts is distributing nearly $32 million in grants to 1,032 organizations. Statewide Community Regrants will promote local … [Read more...]
SUNY Schools Housing Facilities Required to Have Opioid Overdose Medication On Hand
Public Colleges in New York are now required to have opioid overdose medication in housing facilities. Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation requiring the supply of opioid antagonists. Opioid antagonists, such as Naloxone, can reverse the fatal … [Read more...]
Local Organizations Team Up Against Starry Stonewart in Chautauqua Lake
Local Lake and Watershed organizations have teamed up against the invasive species, starry stonewart, in Chautauqua Lake. Starry stonewort can easily be mistaken for an aquatic plant at first glance. It first made its way to North America in 1974 … [Read more...]
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Hours in Greater Jamestown Area
Today is Halloween and there are a variety of Trick-or-Treating hours for municipalities around Jamestown. City of Jamestown - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Village of Celoron - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Town of Ellicott - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
Unitarian Church Holding Book Giveway During Jamestown Trick-or-Treating Hours
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown is holding a Halloween Book Giveaway during Jamestown's trick or treat hours. The free event from 6 to 8:00 p.m. will be held at 1255 Prendergast Avenue. Children can enjoy treats, choose a … [Read more...]
National Fire Protection Association Offers Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween
The National Fire Protection Association is encouraging people to take simple safety precautions to make sure Halloween remains festively fun. NFPA offers these tips and guidelines for enjoying a fire-safe Halloween: - Keep common decorations … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 23rd Congressional Candidate Discussion- October 27, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley holds a discussion between the candidates for the new 23rd Congressional District Seat. The discussion features Republican candidate Nick Langworthy and Democrat Max Della Pia. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 27, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the 2023 County Budget, Opioid Settlement monies, and more. … [Read more...]
