JAMESTOWN - Radio Station WRFA LP will present a three-part panel discussion on marginalized and underserved groups in Jamestown, NY later this month, to be broadcast live on the local airwaves and also video streamed on social media. Community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – September 14, 2021
WRFARadio · Small Things Considered - September 14, 2021 WRFA's Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Tuesday, Sept. 14 - including the Jamestown City Council and the latest on COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
WRFA to Hold Fall Pledge Drive Starting September 10
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA LP 107.9FM, Jamestown's only locally owned and operated Community Radio Station, will be holding its first ever Pledge Drive later this month. The WRFA Fall 2021 Pledge Drive will begin Sept. 10 and continue through Sept. 17 with … [Read more...]
WRFA Presents a Community Conversation on Underserved, Marginalized Group Beginning Sept. 23
JAMESTOWN - WRFA is pleased to present a three-part series of Community Conversations, connecting the broader Jamestown community with its marginalized/under-served groups to increase public awareness of their challenges and also identify workable … [Read more...]
New Station Manager, Public Affairs Director Announced for WRFA Radio
JAMESTOWN - WRFA Radio and Reg Lenna Center for the Arts are announcing two new staffing changes for the radio station. With the recent retirement of Dennis Drew, founder and long-time general manager of WRFA, the Reg Lenna has appointed Jason … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Noah Goodling and Julia Ciesla-Hanley Discuss Protest and Pride Exhibit
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Noah Goodling, director of Fenton History Center, and Julia Ciesla-Hanley, communications coordinator for Jamestown Pride, to share details about the upcoming exhibit at the Fenton that focuses on the history of the … [Read more...]
Mayor, Community Members Call for Restoration of Recreation Coordinator Position
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued two vetoes to the Jamestown City Council's amended 2021 city budget that was approved last week. The $35.5 million spending plan included 16 different amendments to the initial executive budget that was … [Read more...]
Deadline to Issue Budget Vetoes is Monday, City Recreation Coordinator Seeks Restoration of Position
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has until the end of the day Monday to determine if he will issue any vetoes to the amended $36 million, 2021 city budget that was unanimously approved by the Jamestown City Council one week ago. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Organizers Discuss Upcoming National Coming Out Day Event
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Organizers Discuss Upcoming National Coming Out Day Event WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Julia Ciesla-Hanley from Jamestown Pride and Noah Goodling from the Fenton History Center about an online event to celebrate … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride and Fenton History Center Announce “National Coming Out Day” Event
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Pride and the Fenton History Center have announced an online event to celebrate “National Coming Out Day” on Sunday, Oct. 11. The event will feature local members of the LGBTQIA+ community sharing their stories about … [Read more...]
