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 14, 2021
WRFARadio · Small Things Considered - September 14, 2021 WRFA's Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Tuesday, Sept. 14 - including the Jamestown City Council and the latest on COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receives Clean Report on Its Annual Audit
The City of Jamestown received a clean report in its annual audit. This was the first audit of the city done by Drescher and Malecki. Partner Carl Widmer complimented the city, saying the process was an easy transition. He said after the pandemic, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at SUNY Fredonia’s Steele Hall Scheduled for Wednesday
The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced new COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will be held through October 2021. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available at all clinics as long as supplies last. Vaccines will … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Agenda Affirming Abortion Rights
Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agenda Monday affirming abortion rights in response to anti-abortion laws in Texas and across the country. Hochul was joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to lay out their combined efforts to fight for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoints Brad Meyers as School Safety Advisory
Jamestown Public Schools has announced that Brad Meyers has been appointed as its School Safety Advisor. Meyers has over 35 years experience in law enforcement as the Police Chief of Fredonia and as a Sergeant and police officer in the Jamestown … [Read more...]
42nd Annual Fall Festival of Bands is Saturday, September 18th
The Jamestown High School Marching Band hosts its 42nd Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday at 6:30pm at Strider Field. The event is JHS's most significant annual fundraiser and will feature bands from Eisenhower, Falconer/Frewsburg, West … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – Sept. 13: Jason Sample and Dennis Drew Discuss WRFA’s 17th Anniversary
WRFARadio · Small Things Considered - Dennis Drew and Jason Sample discuss WRFA's 17th Anniversary September 13, 2021 - WRFA station manager Jason Sample talks with former station manager and WRFA founder Dennis Drew about the history of the radio … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sales Tax Receipts Up Almost 47% for Second Quarter
Sales tax receipts were up almost 47% for the second quarter compared to 2020 for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson's sales tax report in the City Council prefile said the City received $2,161,000 for the 2021 second quarter … [Read more...]
77th Historic Marker Honoring Empire Worsted Mills Unveiled
The City of Jamestown unveiled its 77th Historic Marker honoring the Empire Worsted Mills at 31 Water Street on Friday. City Historian Ashley Senske said the Empire Worsted Mills was in operation at that location from 1896 to 1955, "They … [Read more...]
