The town of Sherman has been identified as being "susceptible to fiscal stress" by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. The Comptroller said 30 local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Levels to be Lowered Starting October 20th
Chautauqua Lake levels will be lowered starting October 20th. Chautauqua County Watershed Coordinator Dave McCoy said boat owners should prepare to remove their boats and docks from the water prior to that date. McCoy said the Warner Dam will … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputies Find Second Body in Town of Portland
The Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office is investigating the discovery of a second body in the Town of Portland. These are the second set of remains found near the Rails to Trails off of Woleben Road. The Sheriff's office believes the first body found … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Tuesdays with Dennis – Sept. 28, 2021
WRFA founder and former station manager Dennis Drew presents Tuesday's with Dennis, every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on Small Things Considered. … [Read more...]
LISTEN] Small Things Considered – September 28, 2021
WRFA’s Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Tuesday, September 28, including the start of a vaccine mandate for all healthcare workers in New York State and a recap of the Jamestown City Council Voting … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order to Alleviate Potential Staffing Shortages in Health Care Facilities
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order last night aimed at alleviating potential staffing shortages in hospitals and other health care facilities statewide. The executive order significantly expands the eligible health care workforce and … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Defeats Deer Hunting Measure 2-7
Jamestown City Council has voted down a proposal by a vote of 2 to 7 to allow bow hunting for deer in the City. Council President Tony Dolce said the plan wasn't ready yet, but agrees that something needs to be done to address growing deer herds … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves CSEA Contract, Illumination Contract, Medicare Advantage Plan
Jamestown City Council approved a contract with the Civil Service Employees Association, or CSEA, that includes a 2.5% wage increase for each year of the 4 year contract. The agreement runs from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Mayor … [Read more...]
2021 WRFA Pledge Drive Raises Over $5,300
TOTAL DONATIONS FOR 2021 EXCEED $12,600 While not reaching its stated goal, the WRFA 2021 Fall Pledge Drive is still being viewed as a success. From Sept. 10 through Sept. 17, WRFA listeners and supporters donated $5,385 - about 72% of the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Discovery of Possible Human Remains
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of possible human remains in the town of Portland. The Sheriff's Officer said that the remains were found off Woleben Road on Sunday near the "Rails To Trails" hiking trail. The … [Read more...]
