WRFA-LP 107.9 FM

A listener supported, non-commercial, low power FM radio station in Jamestown, NY.


Stream WRFA

  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • WRFA Election Coverage 2025
    • Local Arts and Entertainment
    • Station News and Events
    • Audio Posts
    • Video
  • Listen
  • Programming Guide
    • Interactive Schedule
    • I Remember
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
  • Local Shows
    • Alex’s Variety Hour
    • Arts on Fire
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
    • Chautauqua Lectures
    • Chautauqua Sunrise with Doc Hamels
    • Community Matters
    • Da Platform
    • Da Unwind
    • Diamond Run Radio
    • The Latin Inspiration
    • Local Rush Hour
    • Power Chord Hour
    • Remembering Rock n Roll
    • Small Things Considered
    • Stormin Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show
    • The Swedish Hour
    • Third Street Garage
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
  • Audio Vault
  • About
    • Join the WRFA Team
    • E-Newsletter Sign Up
  • Donate
    • WRFA Supporters
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier

Melissa Himes Named Director of Dream It Do It WNY Program

February 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier has announced the hiring of Melissa Himes as the Director of the Dream It Do It Western New York program. Himes has 16 years of experience working in manufacturing and 23 years of experience in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Education Coalition, Dream It Do It Western New York, Francine Rondenell, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Melissa Himes, P-Tech, Todd Tranum

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dream It, Do It – September 22, 2022

September 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We speak with Dream It, Do It Coordinator Francine Rondenell and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier Executive Director Todd Tranum about the Dream It, Do It program. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Dream It Do It, Francine Rondenell, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Todd Tranum

Dream It, Do It Programs Coming Back After Pandemic Put Them On Pause

September 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A local program that works to get more skilled workers into manufacturing is starting strong after the pandemic put the program on pause. Dream It, Do It Western New York's new coordinator, Francine Rondenell, said October is National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Dream It, Dream It Do It 500, Dream It Do It Western New York, Francine Rondenell, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Manufacturing Institute, National Manufacturing Month, P-Tech, STEM Wars, Todd Tranum

Registration for County Chamber Annual Meeting Now Underway, Lt. Governor is Featured Keynote Speaker

January 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier will hold a joint Annual Meeting on Friday, January 22 and featuring Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as keynote speaker. The Chamber will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Kathy Hochul, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award

Trinity Biotech to Supply Material for COVID-19 Test Kits

April 20, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

[MEDIA RELEASE] JAMESTOWN - Just outside of Jamestown, Trinity Biotech produces plastic media transport tubes, which is a container used to store infectious disease test swabs for processing. “We have seen a huge increase in demand to help support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, Dennis Lefler, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Mark Geise, PJ Wendel, Tim Piazza, Trinity Biotech

MHA OPEN and Manufacturers Association Joining Forces

May 15, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) has created a program focused on workforce development. Through funding from the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Occupational Peer Empowerment Network, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

900+ Students, 23 Schools Participate in STEM Wars 2019

March 15, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It was a busy day at Jamestown Community College's Phys Ed building Thursday when over 900 area middle and high school students participated in the 5th annual STEM Wars. The event is a collaboration between the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carly Abbate, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Dream It Do It Western New York, George Borrello, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, STEM Wars, Technology and Engineering Educators Association

JLDC Approves Grant Funding for Two Downtown Entertainment Events at Reg Lenna, Northwest Arena

February 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The first allocation of downtown programming assistance funding was approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on Tuesday. The JLDC board of directors held its first meeting of the new year and as part of new business the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Sellstrom, Downtown Programming Fund, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, John McLellan Jr., John McLellan Sr., John Whitaker, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Russ Diethrick, Sam Teresi, Vicki McGraw, Vince DeJoy

Liuzzo Calls for Amending New JLDC Bylaws to Reflect Original Appointment Rules

February 6, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) wants to have the Jamestown City Council amend the bylaws for the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC). During Monday night's city council work session, Liuzzo said he would like to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Kim Ecklund, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Marie Carrubba, Sam Teresi, Tony Dolce

City Council Approves Resolution to Accept Fleet Management Practices Report

February 1, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown now has a study in place that can help it better manage its 450 vehicles and heavy equipment. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing the mayor to accept the final … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capital Infrastructure and Equipment Replacement Program, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments, Fleet Management Practices, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Mercury Associates, Wastewater Treatment Plant

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Radio Curious
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • [LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – December 4, 2025
  • [LISTEN] Community Matters – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church – December 4, 2025
  • [LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – December 4, 2025
WRFA LP 107.9 FM is licensed by the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Copyright © 2025 WRFALP.com 107.9 FM