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County Legislature Appoints Martin Proctor to Fill Empty District 18 Seat

April 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The legislature Wednesday night approved an emergency resolution to appoint Martin Proctor (R-Findley Lake) to fill the District 18 seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature to finish the unexpired term of David Himelein (R-Findley Lake), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Himelein, Martin Proctor, Richard Syper

Only Seven of the 19 Chautauqua County Legislature District Will be Contested in 2019 Election

April 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - It appears there will be just seven contested races for this year's Chautauqua County Legislature elections. Candidate petitions were submitted to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections last week and of the 19 seats that will be up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Starks, Christopher Schaeffer, Chuck Nazzaro, Daniel Pavlock, David Himelein, David Wilfong, Elisabeth Rankin, Jay Gould, Jeffry Sayers, John Davis, John Hemmer, Kevin Muldowney, Kevin O'Connell, Lisa Vanstrom, Margaret Cornell, Mark Odell, Melanie Mann, Paul Whitford, Peg Cornell, Phillip Collier, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Richard Syper, Robert Bankowski, Robert Scudder, Robert Whitney, Ronald Hall, Terry Neibel, Thomas Harmon

Current County Legislator, Former Chairman Passes Away

April 8, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Himelein, Fred Croscut, Richard Syper

[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour – Ep 37 – Gretchen Pleuss and Ted Anderson

February 13, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Back Room Radio Hour, Bill Ward, Chadakoin Club, Gretchen Pleuss, Ted Anderson

‘Soup and Song’ Fundraiser on Saturday to Benefit St. Susan Center

February 8, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, St. Susan Center

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gretchen Pleuss Discusses Her Music and Upcoming Appearance on Back Room Radio Hour

February 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Arts on Fire, Back Room Radio Hour, Bill Ward, Chadakoin Club, Gretchen Pleuss

[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 36 – 2018 Christmas Special

December 23, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Adam McKillip, Amanda Barton, Back Room Radio Hour, Barbara Jean and Steve Strickland, Bill Ward, Bob Henry, Eric Kane, Karl Lydell, Kayle Dean, Mark Alpaugh, Mike Bratt, Reiley Kolstee, Teal Weatherly, Tom Swanson

[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 35 – Mark and Raianne

November 16, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Back Room Radio Hour, Bill Ward, Chadakoin Club, Mark and Raianne

Federal, State and Local Races Highlight 2018 Elections in Chautauqua County

November 5, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, Andrew Cuomo, Andrew Hollister, Andy Goodell, Bill Ward, Cathy Young, Chele Farley, Christopher Garvey, Cruger Gallaudet, Daniel Thompson, Diane Seaton, Eagle Harrington, Howie Hawkins, James Quattrone, Jia Lee, Joe Gerace, John Curran, John Hamels, John Robinson Sr., Johnathan Trichter, Jude Gardner, Judith Einach, Julie Killian, Kathy Hochul, Keith Wofford, Ken Shearer Jr, Kirsten Gillibrand, Larry Sharpe, Lawrence Freligh, Letitia James, Lyle Hajdu, Marc Molinaro, Mark Dunlea, Martin Murphy, Michael Sussman, Michael Volpe, Michelle Patterson, Nancy Sliwa, Paul Feroleto, Richard Syper, Robert Yates, Stephanie Bailey, Stephanie Miner, Steven Senske, Thomas DiNapoli, Tim Jacobson, Tom DeJoe, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano, Yvonne Park

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Ward Discusses New Album ‘The Dock’

July 30, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Arts on Fire, Bill Ward

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