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 – JUN 27 Comedy Open Mic – Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge – … [Read more...]
County IDA Approves Loan for Jimmy’s Family Restaurant to Open at Former Friendly’s Location
JAMESTOWN - A local developer will be opening a new business at the former Friendly’s restaurant in Jamestown. On Tuesday the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency discussed plans for a new restaurant, along with considering a loan from … [Read more...]
Legislature Approves Subsidy in Effort to Return Commercial Air Service to Jamestown Airport
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a resolution that will use tax payer money to subsidize commercial flight operations at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. The decision was made Wednesday night and comes as county … [Read more...]
Local Primaries See Better Voter Turnout than Past Years
MAYVILLE - The voter turnout for the 2019 Primaries on Tuesday was better than the historical average. That's according to Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norm Green, who said turnout on Tuesday was twice as high as the board of elections … [Read more...]
Wilfong Wins Republican Primary, Will Face Sundquist in November Election to Determine Jamestown’s Next Mayor
JAMESTOWN - David Wilfong is the winner of Tuesday's Republican Primary for mayor of Jamestown, defeating opponent Andrew Liuzzo with an election night final of 480 to 271. An addition 61 absentee ballots were left to be counted. Wilfong currently … [Read more...]
Borrello Wins 57th Senate District Primary, Will Face Morgan in November Election to Fill Vacated Seat
ALBANY - The GOP Primary race for the 57th State Senate District wasn't very close. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello defeated Allegany County Legislature chairman Curt Crandall Tuesday by a marigin of 28%. According to the New York … [Read more...]
Ward Wins Republican Party Line for County Legislature District 18
MAYVILLE - Republican candidate Bill Ward of Mayville has won this party's primary for the Chautauqua County Legislature's 18 district, defeating fellow Republican Richard Syper 289 to 152. Both mean are running for the seat that was held by David … [Read more...]
Police Search for Driver of SUV Responsible for Hitting Motorcyclist, then Driving Off
FREWSBURG - Carroll Police are looking for the driver of an SUV that reportedly struck a motorcyclist and drove off Tuesday. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting the incident occurred around noon when a black-colored GMC turned into the path of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Endorses Three CFA Grant Submissions Totally $1.8 Million
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has given its endorsement to the submission of three applications for the latest round of development funding from New York State Empire Development's Consolidated Funding Application program. The endorsements … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Rebecca McIlvain in the Studio June 21 2019
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, June 21, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample interviews musician Rebecca McIlvain, who also performs a few of her original songs - Magnificent Queen, Lost Bird, and Green. LISTEN TO PAST … [Read more...]
