Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]
Sherman Business Given OK to Set Up Composting Facility with State Regs on Food Scraps Changing
With a State law looming January 1st that requires businesses to donate edible food or recycle food scraps, a Sherman business has finally been given the greenlight to start up a composting facility. County Legislator Bill Ward said Slab City … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts $6.2 Million from FAA for Jamestown Airport Improvements
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WRFA Great American Picnic 2021: We Love the 90s!
LAKEWOOD, NY - The 2021 WRFA Great American Picnic, taking place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Southern Tier Brewing Company. An annual fundraiser for Community Radio in Jamestown! This year's fundraiser focused on music from the 90s, and featured … [Read more...]
Primary Day Mixed for Incumbents in Chautauqua County
Primary Day was a mixed bag for incumbents in several races in Chautauqua County. Carroll Town Supervisor Russell Payne was the only incumbent to win their primary, defeating Laura Smith by a vote of 191 to 110 for the Republican line. Payne will … [Read more...]
Polls Open Until 9pm For Primary Day
Today is Primary Day in Chautauqua County. Polls are open until 9pm tonight. Municipalities with Primaries include a Republican Primary for Town Supervisor in the Town of Carroll between current Supervisor Russell Payne and Laura Smith. County … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Local Law Lowering Age to Hunt Deer
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law by a vote of 18 to 1 to lower the age required to hunt deer to 12. Jamestown Legislator Bob Whitney was the only "no" vote, saying he supported the law but not the inclusion of rifles. … [Read more...]
WRFA 2021 Great American Picnic: We Love the 90s!
The Great American Picnic is back! WRFA’s annual summer fundraiser is taking place Tuesday, June 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood, NY and will once again feature live music, food, and tasty STBC beverages! … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Ward: April 16, 2021
Bill Ward stops by to talk with Jason Sample about how he's been keeping busy during the pandemic, and also plays a couple of tunes to lift our spirits. … [Read more...]
Home for the Holidays 3 Now Available Online
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and WRFA radio presents a special holiday program in December. Home for the Holidays 3: Christmas with The Reg premiered on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. with the full video now available for viewing on the … [Read more...]
