JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County's Public Transportation service will be expanding operations during the summer months in the Jamestown and Dunkirk areas. Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) will be providing Saturday service for City Fixed … [Read more...]
Third Thursday Concert Series Returns Tonight, Features Cold Lazarus and Trip the Deuce
JAMESTOWN - The Third Thursday Concert Series returns to downtown Jamestown at the Winter Garden Plaza on Thursday night, May 16. Now in its eighth year, Third Thursday is series of free downtown concerts, held on the third Thursday of each month … [Read more...]
Reed Highlights Effort to Increase Funding for Federal Diabetes Research and Education Program
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says a large number of lawmakers in Washington are throwing their support behind an effort to increase funding for an ongoing federal diabetes research and education program. Diabetes has been a … [Read more...]
Assistant Treasurer of County Department Charged for Stealing $4100 in Public Funds
MAYVILLE - The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing $4100 in county funds. The office of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says 48-year-old Debra Kelley of Portland pocketed cash … [Read more...]
MHA OPEN and Manufacturers Association Joining Forces
JAMESTOWN - The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) has created a program focused on workforce development. Through funding from the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Justin Hanft From Chautauqua County Education Coalition
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 9, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Justin Hanft from the Chautauqua County Education Coalition to get more details about the coalition and how its working with dozens … [Read more...]
County Announces Independent Firm Will Monitor and Test Upcoming Herbicide Treatment of Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will use funding from the county to hire an independent firm to monitor the use of herbicides on Chautauqua Lake. The herbicides application for designated areas of the lake in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thibeault Discusses Recognition Tour, May 16 Appearance in Mayville
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Friday, May 10, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Connecticut-based musician and US Navy Veteran Bill Thibeault to learn the story behind his song and album "Recognition" as well as … [Read more...]
Second Street Property Slated for Demolition Now Eyed for Development
State JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council learned Monday that a downtown building will remain standing after it was deemed structurally sound by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). During the council work session City Development … [Read more...]
Town of Poland Libertarian to Challenge Frewsburg Republican for County Legislature Seat
KENNEDY - The Chautauqua County legislative district that includes the town of Carroll, Kiantone and Poland will have a contested race in November. Libertarian Candidate Gerrit Cain (L-Poland) has announced his intention to challenge incumbent … [Read more...]
