ASHVILLE - An international cheese company that first opened a local operation in Chautauqua County three years ago is now closing its doors. On Monday afternoon Chautauqua County officials announced they had received news that Castelli America … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist Discusses Transition Meetings
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist on Thursday, Dec. 5 to discuss his transition effort, including details on his four community input sessions taking place in Dec. 5, Dec. 10, Dec. 11 … [Read more...]
Wendel Receives Party Endorsement to Fill Vacated County Executive Position
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Republican Committee has made its recommendation on who should be appointed to fill the vacant County Executive position. On Thursday, the committee met in a closed-door … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown to Host Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest days of the year for Downtown Jamestown is here. The 2019 Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration will take place Friday night, starting at 6:30 p.m. on West Third Street and continuing across … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock Rundown – Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2019
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN, PRESENTED BY ARTHUR R. GREN DISTRIBUTING THU DEC 5 Infinity Student Holiday Recital - Infinity Cafe - Jamestown Comedy Open Mic - Labyrinth Press co. - Jamestown FRI DEC 6 1980 Something - Big … [Read more...]
Malone Out as Bishop of Buffalo Catholic Diocese
BUFFALO - Catholic Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo resigned Wednesday, forced to step aside amid mounting calls for his removal from his staff, priests and public over his handling of allegations of clergy sexual misconduct. The Buffalo Diocese … [Read more...]
Mayor-elect Sundquist to Hold First Community Input Session on Thursday, Dec. 5
JAMESTOWN - The first in a series of Community Input Sessions designed to help the city's incoming mayor prepare for his first term in office will take place Thursday night, Dec. 5. Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist and members of his transition team's … [Read more...]
Gateway Center Building in Jamestown Nominated to State and National Registers of Historic Places
JAMESTOWN - A manufacturing landmark that is now the location of several human service agencies has been nominated to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that a dozen … [Read more...]
Schumer Reaches out to Cummins CEO to Preserve 1700 Local Jobs Following Company-wide Job Cut Announcement
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Schumer says he has reached out to the Chairman and CEO of Cummins to ensure that its workforce at the Jamestown Engine Plant is maintained in light of last week's news that the company would be cutting as many as 2,000 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Receive Grant for Purchase of Speed Trailer, Breathalyzer Equipment
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department will be getting over $17,000 in federal funding to help with the purchase of a Mobile Speed Trailer and an Alco-Sensor, which is used in breathalyzer tests during DWI stops. According to a media release … [Read more...]
