WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley discussed the 2021-22 Jamestown School Budget that's up for a vote on May 18th with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jajean Rose-Burney – May 6, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Western New York Land Conservancy Deputy Executive Director Jajean Rose-Burney about plans to purchase property next to Allegany State Park as well as the WNY Wildway. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Papalia – May 6, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia about their Pennies 4 Paws fundraiser, fostering bunnies, adopting kittens, and more. … [Read more...]
City Breaks Ground on New Skatepark
City officials, funders, and community members broke ground on the future skatepark in Jamestown Thursday. The poured concrete structure will be located between the Chadakoin River and Greater Jamestown Riverwalk at 117 Fairmount Avenue. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
Mayville Water Customers Asked to Reduce Water Consumption by 50%
Village of Mayville water customers are being asked to limit water use until Thursday, May 13th. The County Health Department issued the mandatory water conservation so that the Village can complete critical upgrades to their new well, which is the … [Read more...]
BPU Warns Customers of New Phone Scam
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising the public not to be tricked by a new phone scam that several customers have reported to the utility. Scammers have called BPU customers and threatened them with shut-offs if they do not make an … [Read more...]
WRFA 2021 Great American Picnic: We Love the 90s!
The Great American Picnic is back! WRFA’s annual summer fundraiser is taking place Tuesday, June 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood, NY and will once again feature live music, food, and tasty STBC beverages! … [Read more...]
County Officials Unveil Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Understanding
County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County staff to unveil a Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday night. The M-O-U follows the 2019 Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Agreement, which ended April 30th. Wendel said most would agree … [Read more...]
COI to Receive $157,000 in Emergency Head Start Funding
Chautauqua Opportunities will receive $157,000 dollars in emergency Head Start program funding. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding that will help mitigate learning disruptions for low-income children and … [Read more...]
Four Candidates Running For Two Seats on Jamestown School Board
Four candidates will be on the ballot for the Jamestown Board of Education election on May 18th. There are two open seats, each for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2021. The candidates are Frank Galeazzo, Gina Sink, Nina Karbacka and Krysta … [Read more...]
