FREDONIA - SUNY Fredonia Commencement is slated for tomorrow, May 12, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., in the Steele Hall arena on campus. The keynote speaker for both Commencement ceremonies is Washington, D.C., attorney Dale A. Cooter, a SUNY … [Read more...]
Holocaust Survivor to Speak at SUNY Fredonia
FREDONIA - Insight and reflection into the Holocaust will be brought to SUNY Fredonia today, by Sophie, a survivor of the Nazi campaign that resulted in the deaths of nearly 6 million Jews in Europe during World War II. Sophie’s presentation, to be … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator Up for Regional Award
FREDONIA - The SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator has been named a finalist for the "Rookie of the Year" BETA Award, given by InfoTech Niagara, the trade association of Western New York's information technology industry. This year marks the 12th … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Announces New President
Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath has been appointed by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York (SUNY) as the 13th president of SUNY Fredonia. Dr. Horvath is currently the Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Fredonia, a … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 22, 2012
JAMESTOWN SCHOOL OFFICIALS PRESENT BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools district is proposing the elimination of as many as 29 positions to prevent any tax increases for next school year. That’s according to today’s … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 21, 2012
LABOR LEADER SAYS STATE COULD 'SHUT DOWN' IF TIER VI IS APPROVED ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo’s effort to reform the state pension system could result in state workers shutting down the government. The Albany Times-Union is reporting that the … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec. 26, 2011
FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN ELLICOTT JAMESTOWN - A lit candle that fell from a wall-mounted candleholder touched off a fire that destroyed a home in the town of Ellicott last Friday evening. Sheriff deputies say crews from the Falconer Fire Dept. responded … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec. 7, 2011
LOCAL POLICE ARREST SUSPECT CONNECTED TO STRING OF ROBBERIES JAMESTOWN - Local police believe they have captured the man responsible for six robberies that took place throughout the area from Nov. 21 through Dec. 4. A joint investigation by the … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Dec. 1, 2011
HEAD OF SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO TOUR CHAUTAUQUA LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL TODAY MAYVILLE - Senator Catharine Young and the head of the State Senate’s Education Committee will be in Mayville today to tour Chautauqua Lake School. Senator John … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Oct. 31, 2011
Halloween Safety Tips, Trick-or-Treat Hours JAMESTOWN - Tonight is Halloween, and communities throughout the county will be taking part in the annual tradition of trick-or-treating. To help ensure the evening remains a happy and safe one for children … [Read more...]
