The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is creating a new Wildlife Management Area in Cattaraugus County as part of a 12-hundred acre land acquisition. The DEC purchased the land using federal funding from the Wildlife and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Noon Rotary Literacy Committee – July 1, 2021
The Jamestown Noon Rotary Club's Literacy Committee traditionally has promoted literacy with children, but with the Pandemic decided to try a new avenue. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Committee members Diana Meckley, Marion Beckerink, and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – John Barber – July 1, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown YMCA Operations Director John Barber about the Y's Free Summer Feeding Program for area youth. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Changing Logo & Mascot, Motion To Change “Red Raiders” Fails
The Jamestown School Board has approved changing the logo and mascot for Jamestown High School, but a motion to also change the name of "Red Raiders" failed. The resolution gave the approval to the District to hire a graphic designer and a … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Festivities Set To Go In Chautauqua County
With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Fourth of July festivities are set to go on in Chautauqua County this weekend. In the Village of Lakewood, the 2021 Lakewood Firecracker 10K and 2 Mile run/walk will happen in person on Saturday, July 3rd. … [Read more...]
WRFA Announces Changes to Program Line Up
WRFA Radio will be making changes to our weekly schedule, beginning Monday, July 5. While most of our program schedule will remain as it is, we have had to make a few adjustments due to some syndicated programs no longer being produced. In addition, … [Read more...]
Officials, Webb Hospitality Break Ground on $21 Million ‘The Lodge’ Project in Mayville
The Webb Family was joined by State and local officials to break ground on the $21 million Lodge Condominium Resort in Mayville Wednesday. The Webb Hospitality Group, headed by Ben Webb, is building The Lodge condominiums which will include 21 … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU’s Assigned Garbage Container Takes Effect Today
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' assigned garbage container program takes effect today. BPU Solid Waste customers are now required to begin use of the new garbage containers that were delivered to residences in May. Customers who applied … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County is receiving $234,000 in Homeland Security Grants
Chautauqua County is receiving $234,000 in Homeland Security Grants. Governor Andrew Cuomo says the grants will help with emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The funding supports vital training and equipment for first responders, … [Read more...]
UPMC, Chautauqua Center, County Health Dept Holding Women’s Health & Vaccination Clinic Today
UPMC, The Chautauqua Center, and the County Health Department are hosting a free Women's Health Event and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic today. The event from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel on West Fourth Street in … [Read more...]
