JAMESTOWN - About 35 people showed up last night for the League of Women Voters meet the candidates event at the James Prendergast Library. The event featured two debates – one for the 150th State Assembly District which will be comprised entirely of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: LOWV ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event is Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Election day is just 15 days away, and with that, the candidates for various state and federal offices are starting to kick their election effort into high gear. Part of the campaign effort includes debating the issues, and residents in … [Read more...]
LWV, Jamestown Mayor and Ken Hardley Appear on This Week’s Community Matters Program
Don't forget to tune into Community Matters tonight on WRFA, as we talk with the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters to get their reaction on the news that Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will not take part in either of their meet the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lucy Desi Officials Call on City to Help Build on Recent Success
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the Lucy-Desi Center in Jamestown say the 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival was another huge success for the region. Now, they’re hoping the city of Jamestown will help them continue to build on the momentum they’ve … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Audit and Control Committee Approves Local Law Benefitng Firt-time Homebuyers
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee has given its approval to a local law that would benefit first-time homebuyers – although two key members have come out against the proposal. Committee Chairman John Runkle … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown’s Wellman Building Completes $7.4 Million Renovation
44 Apartments plus commercial space on first two floors available to lease JAMESTOWN - Area residents and professionals who are looking for living space downtown now have a new location to consider. The ribbon was cut Wednesday afternoon to mark … [Read more...]
Community Gardening a Growing Movement in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - There’s a Community Garden renaissance happening in Jamestown. More than two dozen local groups, organizations, schools and agencies are involved in some way, shape or form with community gardening projects throughout the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
County lawmakers commit $80,000 toward Weed Battle on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua Lake is facing a legitimate crisis and something needs to be done about it. That was the general sentiment during Wednesday night’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting as 17 members of the public urged lawmakers to approve a … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 9, 2012
CAR-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF 11-YEAR OLD BOY A tragic accident on Jamestown’s north side has taken the life of an 11-year old boy. Police say the boy – whose name has not been released - was killed when he walked from between two parked … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec. 15, 2011
COUNTY HIRES FIRM TO MARKET COUNTY HOME MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Home will be on the market starting January 1. That after the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a resolution last night 13 to 11 to enter into an agreement with the Marcus … [Read more...]
