Holy Family Child Care Center is addressing a recent media report about an alleged case of child abuse at the center in Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., which runs the Head Start program at the center, said an incident involving a child … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Arson After Allegedly Setting Business On Fire
A Jamestown man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting a town of Ellicott business on fire. Ellicott Police said they were called to a suspicious fire at a North Main Street store just after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11. They allege … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Issues Ban on DeepSeek AI App On State Gov’t Devices
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide ban to prohibit the DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence application from being downloaded on ITS-managed government devices and networks. DeepSeek is an AI start-up founded and owned by High-Flyer, a … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Offering Free Admission To Kids For Limited Time
The National Comedy Center is offering free admission to kids and teenagers for a limited time. Now until April 19, 2025, up to two kids and teens, age 17 and under, will be admitted to both the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – The Medina and Tritten Experience (Ben Medina and Dan Tritten) – February 14, 2025
Ben Medina (10,000 Maniacs Guitarist) and Dan Tritten stopped by WRFA to play some songs and talk with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about their group The Medina and Tritten Experience, how Ben joined 10,000 Maniacs, what the local music scene back … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – February 16, 2025
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Coldest Night Of The Year – February 13, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with the YWCA Jamestown about the Coldest Night of the Year event coming up on February 22, 2025. … [Read more...]
Richard Fox Charged With Murder In Second Body Found Off A Chautauqua County Trail
The man arrested in a cold case murder has now been indicted in the murder of the second woman whose body was found off a Chautauqua County trail. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced that 62-year old Richard Fox of Buffalo was … [Read more...]
Suspicious Package Shuts Down Rep. Langworthy’s Clarence Office
A suspicious package containing a white powdery substance led to the closure of Congressman Nick Langworthy’s office in Clarence Thursday. The Congressman sent out a statement saying that his office received the package with the powder “emanating … [Read more...]
JoAnn Fabrics To Close in Lakewood
Craft retailer, JoAnn’s, is closing hundreds of stores including the store located in Lakewood. Less than a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, JoAnn is preparing to close more than 500 … [Read more...]
