The State Comptroller's Office says the City of Dunkirk Treasurer and Common Council missed out on revenues and fees by not properly enforcing or monitoring delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances. The audit released by Comptroller Tom … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sheridan Smith and Rudi Andalora Discuss Jamestown Pride Fest 2021
JAMESTOWN - WRFA's Jason Sample stalks with members of the Jamestown Pride Steering Committee about Jamestown Pride Fest 2021 - happening Saturday, June 12 in downtown Jamestown. As Sheridan Smith and Rudi Andalora explain, the LGBTQIA+ community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 10, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the results of a study on the reuse of the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk, Governor Cuomo's announcement that once the state hits 70% vaccination rate most COVID restrictions will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Katelyn Walley-Stoll – June 10, 2021
June is Dairy month in the United States. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Katelyn Walley-Stoll about challenges faced by dairy farmers as well as their economic impact on our community. … [Read more...]
$4.5 Million Expansion Project of Northwest Arena Complete
The $4.5 million construction project at the Northwest Arena is complete. The expansion included relocation and reconfiguration of staff office space, improvements to the Erie News Now Café, the addition of a snack bar immediately outside the … [Read more...]
Watkins Glen Man Arrested for Making Threats Against Congressman Tom Reed
A Watkins Glen man has been charged with throwing a brick through Congressman Tom Reed's Campaign Office at leaving a dead rat at the Congressman's home in Steuben County. WETM reports that Corning Police and the FBI arrested Jack Kahabka and charged … [Read more...]
I-86 Bridge in Randolph to be Renamed for Vietnam Veteran
State Senator George Borrello has announced the I-86 Bridge in Randolph will be named the Sergeant David Lockwood Memorial Bridge. Borrello said Sergeant Lockwood, a Salamanca native, served in Vietnam. During his military service he received the … [Read more...]
RTPI Celebrates Opening of Art & Nature Trail Saturday
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will celebrate the opening of its new Art & Nature Trail Saturday. The day-long event from 10am to 4pm will feature live music, food, drink and a live chainsaw carving demonstration. RTPI commissioned "Vince … [Read more...]
Suspect in Attempted Robbery of Lakeshore Savings Bank Arrested
Jamestown Police have arrested one of the suspects in the attempted bank robbery of Lakeshore Savings Bank early Saturday morning. JPD says 34-year old Dakota Kaltenbach has been charged with third degree attempted larceny and criminal tampering. He … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Hold Very First Home Game Tonight
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks hold their very first home game tonight at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Stadium. This is the first season for the team that's part of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. Local group, Jamestown Community Baseball LLC, … [Read more...]
