JAMESTOWN - A city resident who's voiced concerns in the past about not enough being done to help families and neighborhoods in the city says that's why she's decided to run for the Ward 2 seat on the Jamestown City Council. Resident Raven Mason … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] No Offense with James Bliss – March 5, 2019
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Original Air Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 No Offense is a weekly half-hour long radio program produced by Jamestown, NY resident James Bliss and focusing on national, state, and/or local issues of note. Produced as … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Voices Opposition to 2019 Herbicide Use Request
LAKEWOOD - While Chautauqua County executive George Borrello is asking for unity and consensus between stakeholders when it comes to the management of Chautauqua Lake, one group is still voicing its concern about the proposed use of herbicides by … [Read more...]
Four People Face Meth-Related Charges Following Two Separate Investigations in City
JAMESTOWN - Four people in Jamestown were arrested Tuesday on charges related to possessing methamphetamine following two separate investigations by the Jamestown Metro Drug Task force. Investigators from the Task Force arrested 32-year-old Kyle … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Qwister Live in the WRFA Studio
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, March 1, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample welcomes the members of Qwister in the studio for an interview and live performance. Qwister is: Ryan Melquist - Lead Vocals / Harmonicas / Rhythm … [Read more...]
Developers, Officials Celebrate Opening of DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The newly remodeled DoubleTree by Hilton hotel is now open for business in downtown Jamestown. A special ribbon cutting for the hotel took place Tuesday morning with the developers joining hotel staff and local and state officials to … [Read more...]
Wilfong Points to Record of Reducing County Taxes in Bid for GOP Nomination for Mayor
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County legislator from Jamestown who's now seeking the Republican Party's nomination as candidate for Mayor is relying on his voting record of reducing taxes in county government to convince voters he's the right man for … [Read more...]
City Man Charged For Setting Fire to Female is Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man accused of setting a woman on fire in late 2017 has been sentenced to 21 years in state prison. Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says 38-year-old Luis Castro-Mojica was sentenced Monday in county court … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2019 Jamestown Mayoral Candidate Eddie Sundquist
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local attorney and 2019 Jamestown Mayoral Candidate Eddie Sundquist. Sundquist has received the City Democratic Committee's endorsement for … [Read more...]
City Man Who Killed Dog by Hanging it from Tree Sentenced to One Year in Jail
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man arrested for hanging a pit bull from a tree and then leaving it there has been sentenced to one year in jail. The District Attorney's Office says 48 year-old Robert Overton Jr. was sentenced Monday in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
