Author and SUNY Fredonia Professor Christina Jarvis joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss her new book on Kurt Vonnegut's Planetary Citizenship called "Lucky Mud and Other Foma", teaching a class on Vonnegut, how creativity strikes … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Sep 3, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Sep 3, 2020 Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county as it saw a surge in new cases during the past two weeks - including … [Read more...]
Hope and Healing Event Focusing on Drug Addiction and Prevention Planned for June 5 and 6 in Fredonia
FREDONIA - Community leaders and health officials will be in Northern Chautauqua County this week to get an update on the local effort to combat opioid addiction. The Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York (WNY) will be held on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Fredonia Professor Receives National Award for Research on Microbeads and Plastics
FREDONIA - The Heinz Family Foundation named SUNY Fredonia professor Sherri Mason the recipient of the 23rd Heinz Award in the Public Policy category. Mason is recognized for her research identifying the presence of microbeads and microfibers in … [Read more...]
2018 Big Read Initiative Kicks Off Wednesday Night, March 14 in Salamanca
SALAMANCA - The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System and Seneca Nation of Indians Libraries will kicks off the 2018 NEA Big Read initiative with a celebration this week. This year’s big read book is “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich. A … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mental Health Advocate and Public Speaker Kevin Hines
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Mental Health advocate Kevin Hines in advance of his appearance in Chautauqua County for Suicide Prevention … [Read more...]
Nationally Recognized SUNY Fredonia Professor to Give Presentation on Environmentalist Rachel Carson Wednesday Night
JAMESTOWN - St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and the James Prendergast Library, coordinators of the Greenup Jamestown initiative, will present Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Professor of Chemistry, and Chair, Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences at … [Read more...]
Chamber to Honor Dr. Susan McNamar
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Dr. Susan McNamara as the recipient of its 2015 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award. The Award will be given at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting at noon, Friday, Dec. 11, … [Read more...]
