Bait drops to help reduce the presence rabies in wildlife is taking place in northern Chautauqua County this week. New York State will be doing aerial and hand distribution of baits until August 18 through the Village of Brocton, and the Towns of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Jamestown Old Timers to Play 2nd Annual Charity Baseball Game
Jamestown Police Officers will play against the Jamestown Old Timers in the Second Annual Charity Baseball game this Thursday. The game will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Diethrick Stadium, Thursday, August 18. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County Part 2 – Aug 11, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On Aug 11, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, with a second conversation focusing on Housing in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion features two panelists: Crystal Surdyk (City of Jamestown … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Speaks at Chautauqua, ‘The Pen Will Always Prevail Over the Knife’
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Accused Attacker of Salman Rushdie Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder
The New Jersey man accused of attacking author Salman Rushdie has pled not guilty to charges of attempted murder. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 24-year old Hadi Matar pled not guilty to charges of 2nd Degree Attempted … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Announces Updated Security Measures
Chautauqua Institution has announced updated security policies for those visiting or working on the grounds for the remainder of the season. New York State Police Superintendant Kevin Bruen said there will be an increased presence of State Police … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Week 8 Theme is ‘New Profiles in Courage’
Chautauqua Institution's week eight theme is "new profiles in courage." The 10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series in the Amphitheater will have speakers examine historical and modern narratives of courage in a similar vein as then-Senator John F. … [Read more...]
Johnny Carson Exhibit Opens at National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center and special guests celebrated the opening of an exhibit on Johnny Carson this weekend. Carson Entertainment Group President and nephew of Johnny Carson, Jeff Sotzing, said the new exhibit, Johnny Carson - The Immersive … [Read more...]
2022 National Walleye Tour Championship Set to Take Place in Dunkirk August 24-25
The 2022 National Walleye Tour Championship is set to take place August 24 through 25 in Dunkirk. The top 40 pros and top 40 co-anglers will compete in the event on Lake Erie. It's considered the sport’s most lucrative event, awarding three … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Spoke at Chautauqua Institution Sunday, Condemning Attack on Salman Rushdie
"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
