JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Pride and the Fenton History Center have announced an online event to celebrate “National Coming Out Day” on Sunday, Oct. 11. The event will feature local members of the LGBTQIA+ community sharing their stories about … [Read more...]
Sundquist Proclaims June as Pride Month in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist made an official proclamation on Monday declaring the month of June as Pride Month in the city of Jamestown. The proclamation (provided in its entirety below) was done to show support for the members of the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Fenton History Center Announces Return of Trivia Nights, Special Events in February
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Fenton History Center will host a series of special events in February both at the historic Fenton Mansion and also at a popular restaurant in downtown Jamestown. WRFA's Jason Sample had Fenton executive … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, Jan. 18
JAMESTOWN - Local residents are being invited to participate in Doors Open Jamestown on Saturday, Jan. 18. The annual event invitees area residents to visit over a dozen different places right here in our own backyard. Designed to invite area … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jennifer Champ Discusses Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Exhibit at Fenton
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jennifer Champ from the Fenton History Center about the upcoming holiday exhibit along with several other events and activities planned … [Read more...]
City Council Members Push for Lowering City Property Taxes Following Budget Meeting with Library Officials
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will likely use recently discovered savings in the 2020 City Budget to reduce local property taxes rather than boost funding in other areas of the spending plan, including providing more aid for the James … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Noah Goodling from Fenton History Center Discusses Saints and Sinners
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Noah Goodling from the Fenton History Center about the 14th annual Saints and Sinners Walking Tours at Lakeview Cemetery in Jamestown, NY. The tours are historically … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Paul Leone Discusses Ode on a Grecian Urn: The English Romantics
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Friday, May 31, 2019 Well-known writer, publisher, and storyteller Paul Leone stops by the studio to discuss his upcoming recitation of romantic poetry from the 19th century. Paul's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 20 Attractions to Participate in Doors Open Jamestown 2019
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again on Saturday, January 19. Doors Open offers free admission for the day to our local attractions, demonstrating the extraordinary tourism … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Noah Goodling Discusses ‘Saints and Sinners’ Cemetery Tours
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 12, 2018 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Noah Goodling, executive director of the Fenton History Center, to learn details about the upcoming Saints & Sinners Cemetery Tours, … [Read more...]
