The Village of Mayville is suing 3M for contaminating the municipalities water supply. According to a pending suit filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court, the village said elevated concentrations of perfluorononanoic acid or PFNA were discovered in … [Read more...]
WRFA to Broadcast Jamestown Tarp Skunk Home Games
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks and WRFA Radio are pleased to announce a broadcast agreement for the 2021 season. The new agreement involves all Tarp Skunks' home games being broadcast on the local airwaves at 107.9 FM, as well as streaming … [Read more...]
Chadakoin Adventure Trail Community Build Set for Saturday
The community build of the Chadakoin Adventure Trail is set to take place this Saturday, June 5th. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the path will go from Love Elementary School to 10th and Lafayette Streets at Jackson-Taylor Park, "There's different … [Read more...]
25-Year Old Dies in ATV Accident in Cherry Creek
A 25-year old male died in an ATV accident early this morning in the village of Cherry Creek. Sheriff Deputies report the man was riding the ATV on Main Street just after midnight when he lost control and rolled over. He was pronounced dead at the … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Rules NYS Violated Constitution in Underfunding Small City Schools
The State Court Appellate Division has ruled New York State violated the requirement of the State Constitution to provide the students in eight small city school districts, including Jamestown, with a sound basic education. The Appellate Court … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School to Hold Graduation at Chautauqua Amphitheatre
Jamestown High School is moving forward with graduation ceremonies at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Jamestown Public Schools announced that due to updated COVID-19 gathering guidelines, the district will be scheduling two ceremonies for the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 27, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with County Executive PJ Wendel about what's happening with the Chautauqua Lake District, kayak launches, Memorial Day, and more … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Hope & Healing Conference – May 27, 2021
The annual Hope & Healing Conference takes place June 10th. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to County Mental Hygiene's Steve Kilburn and Prevention Works Executive Director Melanie Witkowski about this year's virtual conference. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Meg Rossman – May 27, 2021
Memorial Day weekend is a kind of unofficial kick off to summer. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with American Red Cross' Meg Rossman who gives us some tips to help make this summer a safe one. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned in Chautauqua County
Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout Chautauqua County. County Executive PJ Wendel said the the Blue Star Mothers will hold a Gold Star Mothers ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Jamestown at Veterans Park on West Third Street, "The … [Read more...]
