Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and U.S Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. have created an Overdose Response Initiative. Modeled after similar initiatives across the state and country, the program aims to examine overdose deaths in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Encore Ends Summer on a High Note with Three Free Concerts at Chautauqua Institution
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jeanne Kelly, founder and director of the Maryland-based Encore Creativity for Older Adults program. The program will be participating in a series of free performances at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Charged After Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy, Leaves Accident Scene
POLAND - A Falconer man has been arrested on several charges including drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident after the vehicle he was driving allegedly struck an Amish buggy late Sunday night in the town of Poland. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Reed Reaffirms His Focus on Mental Health, Not Gun Restrictions, to Combat Mass Shooting Incidents
WASHINGTON - Democrats in Congress say they want to see federal action in response to the recent shooting deaths in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that resulted in more than 30 people being killed and dozens more being injured. Although lawmakers … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident to Receive French Legion of Honor Recognition on Saturday
CONNEAUT, OHIO - Veteran Paul Arnone of Jamestown will be awarded France’s highest distinction for his participation in the liberation of France during the Second World War. Arnone, 95, will join other veterans in receiving the French Legion of … [Read more...]
Cruise In 2019 Happening Friday Night, Aug. 16 in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce is partnering again this year with Der Kobblers Automobile Association to present Jamestown Cruise-In, Friday, Aug. 16. The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. along Third Street between … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Chautauqua County Humane Society to Host ‘Clear the Shelters’ Event on Saturday, Aug. 17
LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUND The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) is teaming up with WGRZ Channel 2 On Your Side to host the NBC/Universal Clear the Shelters annual nationwide pet adoption drive. CCHS will offer the public no-cost … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 15, 2019
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – AUG 15 Third Thursday Free Downtown Concert w/ Feverhawk … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Jamestown Musician Bob Volpe
ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with musician/drummer Bob Volpe, who shares details about the local music scene in the late 70s and 80s, and also about his various music projects - Rhodium, Sweet Ass Cream Corn, and the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Dies Following Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 394 in Town of Poland
KENNEDY - A Jamestown man lost his life following a two-vehicle car crash on Route 394 in the town of Poland early Wednesday evening. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says several fire departments and other first responders were sent scene … [Read more...]
