Community Matters

We visit with Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame President Randy Anderson about the 2024 inductees to the Hall of Fame.

Jamestown Public Schools are in the process of choosing a new math curriculum. We hear the presentation from teachers and administration to the Jamestown School Board on December 3, 2024 here.

We learn more about a $29.9 million grant received by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to build and operate an open access fiber network.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church is holding the 3rd Annual Empty Bowl event on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the 2025 City Budget, updates in the Fire Department, and the City's Holiday Lights Contest.

The Jamestown High School Madrigals perform a selection of songs for the Jamestown School Board at their meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has a special anniversary coming up in January.

The New Neighbors Coalition program at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jamestown will be helping new neighbors celebrate their first Thanksgiving this Thursday. We also will learn about programs the Coalition has planned in December.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Brian Papalia fills us in on events happening in November including the Cat Video screening at the Reg Lenna Center For the Arts.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the election results, economic development news, and more.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2025 budget, gives an update on the city roof project, and more.

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the recently passed 2025 County Budget, Hurricane Relief, Chautauqua Lake and more.

We bring you the 150th State Assembly Candidate Debate between Democrat Mike Bobseine and Republican Andrew Molitor that aired live on WRFA on October 10, 2024.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presented her 2025 Executive Budget on October 8. We'll learn more about that spending plan as well as talk about some updates on the homelessness issue.

The United Ways of Chautauqua County have their annual campaign underway. We learn more about this year's campaign and how you can support the agency.

The James Prendergast Library is bring back its "Haunted Library" event for a third year. Special Projects and Facility Manager Jennifer Champ tells us what's in store.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia tells us about the CCHS and Community Through Hockey event on October 5, cats available for adoption, and the agency's new Executive Director.

We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his proposed 2025 executive budget.

The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition co-sponsored a conversation on the unhoused on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center.

The City of Jamestown contracted with C&S Companies to update the city's Comprehensive Plan for the first time since 1998. C&S Consultants held a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 10 to go over how the update process will work.

We follow up with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund on the latest with how the city is working on the issues of homelessness.

The Jamestown Justice Coalition and YWCA Jamestown are hosting a community conversation on the unhoused population population at the Robert H Jackson Center on Thursday, September 12. JJC Coordinator Justin Hubbard tells us more.

A Remote Area Medical clinic will be held at Jamestown Community College on Saturday, September 14 through Sunday, September 15. Co-Sponsor Christine Schuyler provides details on how it will work.

Chautauqua County Humane Society Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia tells us more about about the upcoming Walk 4 Paws event.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us for his monthly interview to discuss a wide variety of topics from homelessness issues, the CHQ Transit Hub, the Jamestown Airport, and more.