WRFA’s “I Remember” oral history project will make its debut this Sunday, June 16. The 14-episode program will air at 10:30 a.m. on 107.9 fm on Sundays except for the first Sunday of the month. The series features local residents and area … [Read more...]
Jason Sample Departing WRFA as General Manager
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is announcing the departure of Jason Sample as Station Manager of its noncommercial, community radio station WRFA-LP in the middle of September. Sample recently informed the organization he will be stepping away from … [Read more...]
WRFA to Host Community Input Session on Tuesday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m.
JAMESTOWN, NY (Aug. 10, 2023) – Jamestown’s Low Power, non-commercial radio station will be undergoing changes in the coming months and is seeking the public help in planning for the future. WRFA-LP (licensed to Reg Lenna Center for the Arts) … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Return to the WRFA Airwaves in 2023, Starting June 1
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks will return to the airwaves on WRFA-LP for a third straight season in 2023. Just like the past two seasons, all Tarp Skunks’ home games are being broadcast on at 107.9 FM, as well as streaming worldwide at … [Read more...]
WRFA-LP, YWCA Jamestown Launch New “Broadscast” Radio Program
First Episode to Premier Friday, Sept. 30 with Special Guest Sukayna Burman JAMESTOWN, NY - A new, locally-produced radio program and podcast focusing on various social and women’s issues affecting the community is making its debut this fall in … [Read more...]
WRFA-LP to Present Weekly Local News Reports in Spanish Starting in September
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA Radio will be providing a weekly, Spanish-language newscast to its listening audience starting in September 2022. The weekly WRFA News "en Español" report will be broadcast Saturdays at 8 a.m. on 107.9 FM in Jamestown - … [Read more...]
WRFA Announces “I Remember” Oral History Project
Project will launch in June with a goal of interviewing 100 area residents JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents who want to share their memories to help chronicle local history in Chautauqua County will get a chance to do so later this year. WRFA-LP in … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] 2021 Meet the Jamestown City Council At Large Candidates
A forum featuring the At Large Candidates and Ward 3 and Ward 6 candidates for Jamestown City Council in the 2021 General Election, recorded live at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Arts Studio, with funding provided by the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
WRFA to Host Community Conversation on Jamestown’s Marginalized/Underserved Groups
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...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
