Chautauqua Institution's week eight theme is “The Human Brain: Our Greatest Mystery." Week Eight includes Grammy-nominated duo hip-hop/classical duo Black Violin, Best Americana Album Award-nominated folk band The Wood Brothers, emeritus scholar at … [Read more...]
Two People Injured In Shooting Near Peach Street in Jamestown
Two people were hurt in an early morning shooting near Peach Street in Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded to the area of Peach Street at Winsor Street just before 2:30am on a report of several shots being fired. Officers determined that an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kirk Young – August 12, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Community College's Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kirk Young about how JCC has worked to be ready to welcome students back on campus this school year. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Len Barry – August 12, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley catches up with Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Marketing & Communication Director Len Barry to tell us about how the Reg weathered this past year under the pandemic and how they're preparing to move forward in these … [Read more...]
Jamestown Loses 7.8% of Population in 2020 Census
The City of Jamestown's population went down 7.8% in the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau released the data Thursday. Jamestown's population is now 28,712, which reflects a lost of 2,434 people. The City of Dunkirk saw an increase of 180 people … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Will Run In 2022 for A Full Term as Governor
Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul is running. Hochul appeared on NBC's TODAY show Thursday, where she said will run for a full term in 2022 when the seat will be on the ballot. She succeeds disgraced Governor Andrew Cuomo later this month. The … [Read more...]
12 More Child Victims Act Lawsuits Filed This Week As Deadline Approaches
Twelve more Child Victims Acts lawsuits were filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court this week. Eleven of those were against the Allegeny Highlands Council. The deadline for victims of sexual abuse to file is tomorrow, August 14th. The … [Read more...]
40th Anniversary 13 Year Old Babe Ruth World Series Kicks Off This Weekend
The 40th Anniversary 13 year-old Babe Ruth World Series kicks off this weekend in Jamestown, starting with a "Parade of Champions" tonight. The parade starts at 6pm and will feature all 10 teams represented in the World Series as well as floats … [Read more...]
Grace Hanlon Cross-Endorsed as Nominee for NYS Supreme Court Justice
Chautauqua County resident Grace Hanlon has been nominated by western New York Democratic Party officials to be one of four nominees for New York State Supreme Court Justice. Hanlon was also cross-endorsed by the Republican, Conservative, and … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 12, 2021
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU AUG 12 … [Read more...]
