FINDLEY LAKE - A member of the Chautauqua County Legislature and former Chairman has passed away. Findley Lake resident David Himelein (R-District 18) died on Friday due to health issues. Himelein joined the legislature via appointment to the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour – Ep 37 – Gretchen Pleuss and Ted Anderson
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Episode 37 of the Back Room Radio Hour, featuring Gretchen Pleuss (Akron, OH) and local musician Ted Anderson and hosted by Bill Ward. Recorded Feb. 7 2019 at the Chadakoin Club in Jamestown, NY. … [Read more...]
‘Soup and Song’ Fundraiser on Saturday to Benefit St. Susan Center
JAMESTOWN - St. James Church (27 Allen Street) will host the “Soup and a Song” fundraiser featuring Bill Ward and Friends and a great meal to benefit St. Susan Center on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. For the admission price of $10 guests will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gretchen Pleuss Discusses Her Music and Upcoming Appearance on Back Room Radio Hour
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Akron, OH-based singer/songwriter Gretchen Pleuss to learn more about her music and preview her Feb. 7 appearance on the Back Room Radio Hour … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 36 – 2018 Christmas Special
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Episode 36 of the Back Room Radio Hour, hosted by Bill Ward featuring local musicians Adam McKillip, Amanda Barton, Barbara Jean and Steve Strickland, Bob Henry, Eric Kane, Kayle Dean and Reiley Kolstee (Students from … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 35 – Mark and Raianne
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Episode 35 of the Back Room Radio Hour, featuring local musicians Mark and Raianne and hosted by Bill Ward. Recorded Nov. 8 2018 at the Chadakoin Club in Jamestown, NY. … [Read more...]
Federal, State and Local Races Highlight 2018 Elections in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Election day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6 and there are races for all three levels of government in Chautauqua County. Statewide contested races include the run for U.S. Senator, New York Governor, State Attorney General and State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Ward Discusses New Album ‘The Dock’
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, July 20, 2018. Bill Ward shares details about his brand new album, 'The Dock' with WRFA's Jason Sample. Purchase The Dock at CD Baby. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2018 WRFA Great American Picnic – I Love the 80s!
Thank you to the musicians, our volunteers and everyone who attended the 2018 Great American Picnic! MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Music from the 2018 WRFA Great American Picnic I Love the 80s! Fundraiser, Recorded Tuesday, June 26, … [Read more...]
‘I Love the 80s!’ Great American Picnic is Tonight
LAKEWOOD - An annual fundraising event for the only locally owned, non-religious radio station in Chautauqua County will be taking place Tuesday night, June 26 in Lakewood. WRFA and the Southern Tier Brewing Co. are teaming up to present the … [Read more...]