Buffalo musicians Sally Schaefer & Tyler Bagwell talked with AOF host Anthony Merchant about their new album Irish Songs & Tunes as well as their upcoming Chautauqua performances including this years Mayville Bluegrass … [Read more...]
WRFA’s Great American Picnic To Celebrate 20 Years of Being On The Air
WRFA will celebrate 20 years of being on the air with the annual Great American Picnic at Southern Tier Brewing Company. The radio station's annual summer fundraiser will take place Sunday, June 9 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at STBC’s Empty Pint in … [Read more...]
Brazil, Art Cloth & Craft Hosting ‘FUNdraiser’ For Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
Two downtown Jamestown businesses are hosting a "FUNdraiser" for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. In an early celebration of Earth Day, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge and Art Cloth & Craft Boutique will donate 25% of all sales between … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sally Schaefer – February 2, 2024
Buffalo based multi-instrumentalist Sally Schaefer spoke with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about her musical upbringing, the Buffalo music scene, performing in Chautauqua County, keeping your signature sound no matter what genre you're playing (or … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Rails To Trails Book Signing Event Set for Dec. 4
A book signing event will take place December 4 for Wendy Lewellen’s book, "Good Soles: Chautauqua Rails to Trails Namesakes and Trailblazers." The event will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at Big Inlet Taproom located at 6169 Elm Flat Road in … [Read more...]
Four New County Legislators Sworn In, New Legislature Clerk Appointed
Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Rails To Trails – December 2, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Rails to Trails President Bill Ward and President Emeritus Jim Fincher on a new trail project that is being developed in the town of Carroll. … [Read more...]
New Rails To Trails Being Planned in Carroll
A new rails-to-trails is being planned in the town of Carroll. The Chautauqua County Rails to Trails applied for a permit from the State Department of Environmental Conservation for the 2-mile trail that will run from West Main Street in the village … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]
