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 2024
    • 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 Fenton History Center

Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting First Amendment Day on Jan. 11

January 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host its inaugural 1A Day this Saturday. The event, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., will celebrate the five fundamental freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visitors can explore … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1A Day, Fenton History Center, First Amendment, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community College, New Neighbors Coalition, Robert H. Jackson, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sukanya Burman Dance, U.S. Constitution

City Of Jamestown Attempting To Get State Funding For Prendergast Landing Project

November 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is making another attempt at getting state funding for the Prendergast Landing Project. Jamestown City Council will review a request to apply for $2 million in Restore New York funding for the $2.7 million project located at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, City of Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Ira Lou Spring Post 149, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Property Tax Cap, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York, Tax Cap, Veterans Day

Chautauqua County Humane Society Hires Janes Babinsky As New Executive Director

October 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has a new executive director. Jane Babinsky started this week at the agency. She most recently had served as the executive director for the Fenton History Center. Babinsky has experience in animal behavior … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Fenton History Center, Jane Babinsky

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Kaycee Colburn – August 9, 2024

August 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Artist Kaycee Colburn returns to the WRFA studios to chat with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about her current works, this years Psychic Faire, Nightscapes Horror Festival, whats next for KayCo and much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Crystal Ballroom, Crystal Ballroom Psychic Faire, Fenton History Center, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Horror Festival, Kaycee Colburn, KayCo, Paranormal, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Art Services Inc. Awards Funding To Chautauqua County Organizations

August 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A number of Chautauqua County organizations have been awarded funding from Arts Services Inc. Over $750,000 is being awarded to 87 individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Western New York. The Creative Impact Fund, established to support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Arts Services Inc., Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony, Citizens for a Better Cassadaga, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Kaycee Colburn, North Shore Arts Alliance, Rick Davis

WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Starts Airing Sunday, June 16

June 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Dan Swackhammer, Fenton History Center, I Remember, Jason Sample, Kipp Reynolds, Kranky Plate Productions

Norman Carlson Appointed As New County Historian

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Norman Carlson has been appointed as Chautauqua County's new Historian. Carlson's appointment by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel fills a vacancy following the retirement of the former historian, Michelle Henry. He brings extensive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Historical Society, Fenton History Center, Michelle Henry, Norman Carlson, PJ Wendel

Exhibit on Evolution of American Democracy Coming To Robert H. Jackson Center This Fall

May 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A traveling exhibit on the evolution of American Democracy is coming to the Robert H. Jackson Center this fall The Museum Association of New York selected the center as one of 12 host sites for "Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York." The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Voting Machine Company, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Kristan McMahon, Museum Association of New York, Robert H. Jackson Center, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York

Many Businesses, Organizations Holding Solar Eclipse Events

April 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Many organizations and businesses are holding events today as part of the solar eclipse. The Jamestown Airport 's "Fly-by-Night" event continues today, starting at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Dozens of vendors, including food trucks, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Audubon Community Nature Center, City of Dunkirk, Fenton History Center, Great Lakes Flight Center, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jamestown Community College, Long Point State Park, Midway State Park, New York State Parks

Doors Open Jamestown To Take Place Saturday, Feb. 3

February 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 20th year of Doors Open Jamestown will take place this Saturday, February 3. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, people can visit eighteen local museums and attractions for free during what would otherwise be a slow time of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carrie Swanson, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Lucy-Desi Museum and Center for Comedy, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

Next Page »

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Overnight Music
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • [LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – May 11, 2025
  • [LISTEN] Tarp Talk – Episode 6 – May 07, 2025
  • [LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 77 – May 5, 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