WRFA's Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Wednesday, Sept. 15 - including the latest on COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County, as well as a federal judge's decision to delay the state's vaccination policy for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – Sept. 13: Jason Sample and Dennis Drew Discuss WRFA’s 17th Anniversary
WRFARadio · Small Things Considered - Dennis Drew and Jason Sample discuss WRFA's 17th Anniversary September 13, 2021 - WRFA station manager Jason Sample talks with former station manager and WRFA founder Dennis Drew about the history of the radio … [Read more...]
WRFA to Hold Fall Pledge Drive Starting September 10
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA LP 107.9FM, Jamestown's only locally owned and operated Community Radio Station, will be holding its first ever Pledge Drive later this month. The WRFA Fall 2021 Pledge Drive will begin Sept. 10 and continue through Sept. 17 with … [Read more...]
New Station Manager, Public Affairs Director Announced for WRFA Radio
JAMESTOWN - WRFA Radio and Reg Lenna Center for the Arts are announcing two new staffing changes for the radio station. With the recent retirement of Dennis Drew, founder and long-time general manager of WRFA, the Reg Lenna has appointed Jason … [Read more...]
Debate Featuring New York State Assembly Candidates Goodell, Cardinale is Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN, NY - A 60-minute debates involving the candidates for New York State Assembly 150th District will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Media Arts Studio Thursday night, Oct. 8. The debate featuring New York State Assembly … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Several Changes and Additional Procedures in Place at Heritage in Response to COVID-19
One of the areas largest skilled nursing providers and independent living facilities has taken several steps in the past few weeks in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Heritage, based in Gerry, NY, provides an estimated 2500 seniors with both … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Blues Musician Andy Cohen
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA'S SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with touring blues musician Andy Cohen, who will be making a stop in Jamestown on Oct. 28 to appear on Rolling Hills Radio with Ken … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Comedian Paula Poundstone
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA'S SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Airing Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with nationally touring Comedian Paula Poundstone in advance of our Oct. 19 appearance at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. For ticket … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 12, 2019
ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN, BROUGHT TO YOU EACH WEEK BY ARTHUR R. GREN DISTRIBUTING THU SEP 12 Good Morning Bedlam - Chadakoin Club - Jamestown Karl & Mark Duo - Good Time Saloon - Jamestown Rebecca McIlvain - Beer Snob - … [Read more...]
WRFA Presents: Arts on Fire LIVE on April 4 Featuring Author David Schein
JAMESTOWN - Author David Schein returns to Jamestown, NY on Thursday, April 4 to read from his novel "The Adoption" during the first installment of an Arts on Fire LIVE series presented by WRFA Radio. Gleaned from Schein’s many travels to Ethiopia … [Read more...]
