Jamestown's Juneteenth committee is gearing up for the annual celebration set to take place June 17 through 19. A free showing of the movie "Sister Act" will take place at the National Comedy Center on Friday, June 17 with other activities planned … [Read more...]
VITA Program Helps Over 1,400 Households, Bringing in $2.2 Million in Tax Refunds
Over 1,400 households were helped by the United Ways of Chautauqua County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this year, receiving over $2.2 million dollars in refunds. Taxpayers either visited a traditional VITA preparation site, opted for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thomas talks the return of Third Thursday to downtown Jamestown – June 3, 2022
Jamestown artist and creator Bill Thomas joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the return of Third Thursday to downtown Jamestown after taking a hiatus in 2019. The two discuss the work that goes into putting on the show, local music and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Pride – June 2, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Pride's Sheridan Smith and Steven Cobb about the upcoming Pride Festival. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Region Community Foundation – June 2, 2022 WRFARadio
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's Tory Irgang and Liz Jones about the upcoming Give Big CHQ day of giving. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Papalia – June 2, 2022
Chautauqua County Humane Society Senior Program Director Brian Papalia talks about what's new for June at the agency. … [Read more...]
NYT: NYS Legislature Passes Gun Bills Package, Broaden Abortion Protections
The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Continue Crackdown on Illegal Dumping on Pratt Avenue
Jamestown Police have arrested two more people for illegally dumping garbage in the Pratt Avenue area. 24-year old Jomar Camacho Monge and 44-year old Omar Camocho were ticketed with illegal dumping after police say they were seen on a … [Read more...]
Spotted Lanternfly Traps Up in Chautauqua County
Traps have been set for Spotted Lanternfly in Chautauqua County in hopes that early detection can help stop a pest that feeds on fruit trees and grape vines. The Cornell Lake Erie Regional Grape Program received both circle traps and sticky band … [Read more...]
‘Cents for St. Susan’s’ Hot Dog Sale Today
A hot dog sale to benefit the 'Cents for St. Susan's' fund drive will take place today at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU Volunteers will sell hot dogs, chips and soda from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. outside the BPU's Customer Service … [Read more...]
