The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WRFA Great American Picnic 2021: We Love the 90s!
LAKEWOOD, NY - The 2021 WRFA Great American Picnic, taking place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Southern Tier Brewing Company. An annual fundraiser for Community Radio in Jamestown! This year's fundraiser focused on music from the 90s, and featured … [Read more...]
Primary Day Mixed for Incumbents in Chautauqua County
Primary Day was a mixed bag for incumbents in several races in Chautauqua County. Carroll Town Supervisor Russell Payne was the only incumbent to win their primary, defeating Laura Smith by a vote of 191 to 110 for the Republican line. Payne will … [Read more...]
Polls Open Until 9pm For Primary Day
Today is Primary Day in Chautauqua County. Polls are open until 9pm tonight. Municipalities with Primaries include a Republican Primary for Town Supervisor in the Town of Carroll between current Supervisor Russell Payne and Laura Smith. County … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Local Law Lowering Age to Hunt Deer
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law by a vote of 18 to 1 to lower the age required to hunt deer to 12. Jamestown Legislator Bob Whitney was the only "no" vote, saying he supported the law but not the inclusion of rifles. … [Read more...]
WRFA 2021 Great American Picnic: We Love the 90s!
The Great American Picnic is back! WRFA’s annual summer fundraiser is taking place Tuesday, June 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood, NY and will once again feature live music, food, and tasty STBC beverages! … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Ward: April 16, 2021
Bill Ward stops by to talk with Jason Sample about how he's been keeping busy during the pandemic, and also plays a couple of tunes to lift our spirits. … [Read more...]
Home for the Holidays 3 Now Available Online
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and WRFA radio presents a special holiday program in December. Home for the Holidays 3: Christmas with The Reg premiered on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. with the full video now available for viewing on the … [Read more...]
Two Area Businesses Recognized Through Hospitality Business Recognition Program
MAYVILLE - Two area businesses were recently recognized for demonstrating exemplary customer service and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Big Inlet Brewing and Chautauqua Marina, both in Mayville, were both recognized during the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour – 2019 Christmas Special
LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD The Back Room Radio Hour's Annual All-Star Christmas show! Join Host Bill Ward as he welcomes an array Chautauqua County musical artists, and some very special Western New York luminaries. "Every year, the musical community … [Read more...]