WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Mayor Eddie Sundquist about his thoughts on the recent vandalism of the Underground Railroad Tableau in Dow Park, gun control, how the City is proposing spending some of the $28 million dollars in American Rescue … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley sat down Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Tranum to reflect on his 20 years with the Manufacturer's Association and the Chamber as he prepares to move on from the chamber at the end of this month … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Bree Agett – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Health Department Epidemiologist Bree Agett about why the department wants you to get your Hepatitis A vaccine … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Leigh Rovegno – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Audubon Community Nature Center Executive Director Leigh Rovegno about how you can help prevent the spread of a songbird mortality event. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Child Pornography Case
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing and possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney James Kennedy said 40-year old James Chapman offered money to and had sex with victims who were minors, filming them with his cell … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed Expresses Concerns About Debt, Currency, & Geopolitical Realignment at Chamber Lunch
Congressman Tom Reed cautioned there are storms on the horizon for the United States at the Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce's Annual Congressional Lunch. Reed said a new geopolitical alignment, currency issues, and debt are the some of the main … [Read more...]
39 Local Organizations Taking Part in ‘Give 716 Day’
There are 39 local non-profit organizations taking part in today's "Give 716 Day." The day of giving was created by the Buffalo Bills Foundation and Buffalo Sabres Foundation to bring awareness and develop deeper, more meaningful connections … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution – Week Four Programming- ‘Navigating Our Divides’
The Week Four theme for Chautauqua Institution's programming is “Navigating Our Divides.” The 10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series program speakers will discuss the various geographies, economies, cultures and beliefs that make up America and how we … [Read more...]
Investigation Continuing Into Suspicious Death at 118 Price Street
Jamestown Police have provided an update on the suspicious death at 118 Price Street. Police conducting a welfare check Tuesday afternoon had to force their way into the home where they found the body of a woman who had been dead for several days. … [Read more...]
Ellicott, Busti Being Sued in County Supreme Court Over Assessments
Comfort Inn owners, Jamestown Hotels LLC, are suing the Town of Ellicott after their assessment increased 900-percent on their property on North Main Street. The lawsuit in Chautauqua County Supreme Court states the increased assessment is excessive … [Read more...]
