WRFA-LP 107.9 FM https://www.wrfalp.com A listener supported, non-commercial, low power FM radio station in Jamestown, NY. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:30:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.wrfalp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wrfa-favicon-54e2097bv1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 WRFA-LP 107.9 FM https://www.wrfalp.com 32 32 58712206 City Men Arrested Following Burglary of Downtown Business https://www.wrfalp.com/city-men-arrested-following-burglary-of-downtown-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-men-arrested-following-burglary-of-downtown-business https://www.wrfalp.com/city-men-arrested-following-burglary-of-downtown-business/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:24:02 +0000 http://www.wrfalp.com/?p=33298

Bryan Novaro (left) and Anthony Lackner.

JAMESTOWN – Two city men were arrested Wednesday following an investigation into the burglary of thousands of dollars worth of electronics from a downtown business.

The Jamestown Police Department says 29-year-old Bryan Novaro and 24-year-old Anthony Lackner were arrested after officers recovered several computers and equipment found to have been stolen from Digitell Inc. on East Third Street.

An investigation found that the business had been burglarized Tuesday night, with video surveillance showing someone entering and leaving with about $20,000 worth of computers and accessories. Officers identified the person captured on surveillance as Novaro, who was spotted walking on North Main Street with several of the stolen laptops. The city man is facing charges of third-degree burglary and grand larceny.

Patrol officers also located Lackner at a Franklin Street residence. After being found in possession of the stolen equipment, he was taken into custody on charges of criminal possession of stolen property.

Some computers are still being sought and might have the names “System 76” or “MSI” labeled on them.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 483-7537, through the anonymous tip line at 483-8477 (TIPS) or via the Tips 411 cellphone app.

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Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Announces 2015 ‘Salute to the Finest’ Award Recipients https://www.wrfalp.com/jamestown-chamber-of-commerce-announces-2015-salute-to-the-finest-award-recipients/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jamestown-chamber-of-commerce-announces-2015-salute-to-the-finest-award-recipients https://www.wrfalp.com/jamestown-chamber-of-commerce-announces-2015-salute-to-the-finest-award-recipients/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:07:42 +0000 http://www.wrfalp.com/?p=12675 chamberofcommerceJAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce has selected several local businesses and individuals to receive awards in its annual Salute to the Finest program, taking place later this month on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at La Scala Restaurant.

Receiving awards this year are:

  • Manufacturer of the Year, TitanX;
  • Retailer of the Year, Jamestown Cycle Shop;
  • Community Service Award, Tim Shults;
  • Pride of Jamestown Award, Gary Peters Sr. and Gary Peters Jr.;
  • Business of the Year, Digitell;
  • Service to Humanity Award, Lynn Development Group;
  • New Business of the Year, Line-X of Jamestown;
  • Restaurant of the Year, Pressroom Restaurant at Shawbucks.

In recognition of the Jamestown Community Chamber’s partnership projects with the Jamestown Young Professionals two additional awards will be presented:  Young Community Leader of the Year, Peter Lombardi; and Young Business Leader of the Year, Pete Scheira.

The awards dinner will begin with registration and a cocktail hour at 5pm, followed by a served dinner and the program at 6pm.  The cost is $28 per person or $218 for a table for 8.  Dinner choices are prime rib, Parmesan encrusted salmon, or eggplant Parmesan. The cost includes hors d’oeuvres, salad, bread, dessert, and coffee or tea.  There will be a cash bar. Advanced registration is required.

Please register by February 20 on the Chamber’s web site or by calling 484-1101.

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WRFA 10th Anniversary Celebration is Saturday Sept. 13, Featuring 10,000 Maniacs, Rollings Hills Radio and More! https://www.wrfalp.com/wrfa-10th-anniversary-celebration-is-saturday-sept-13-featuring-10000-maniacs-rollings-hills-radio-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wrfa-10th-anniversary-celebration-is-saturday-sept-13-featuring-10000-maniacs-rollings-hills-radio-and-more https://www.wrfalp.com/wrfa-10th-anniversary-celebration-is-saturday-sept-13-featuring-10000-maniacs-rollings-hills-radio-and-more/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:09:20 +0000 http://www.wrfalp.com/?p=11374 10kmshow-wrfa

10th Anniversary Celebration with 10,000 Maniacs, Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley, and more!

JAMESTOWN – The area’s only locally owned and operated non-religious radio station, WRFA (107.9 FM Jamestown, streaming at www.WRFALP.com), will celebrate 10 years on the local airwaves on Saturday, Sept. 13 with an afternoon and evening of live radio programing that includes interviews and musical performances.

  • ACCESS LIVE STREAM (STARTS AT 2:40PM)

SEPT. 13 SCHEDULE:

  • 3 p.m. Interviews with community members and local non-profit organization leaders (Streaming and broadcasting);
  • 4 p.m. Community Matters roundtable discussion on local economic development with community leaders, hosted by Jason Sample (Streaming and broadcasting);
  • 5 p.m. Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley with special guests John Latini and Miche Fambro (live at the Reg Studio Theater and streaming, broadcasting) (Get Tickets);
  • 7 p.m. Interviews with WRFA and Reg Lenna Staff (Streaming and broadcasting);
  • 8 p.m. Live concert with 10,000 Maniacs (live at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and streaming, broadcasting) (Get Tickets).

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10 Years of Community Radio

wrfa10logoonblacktwitterWRFA began broadcasting as a non-commercial, low power radio station on Sept. 13, 2004 with a mission to provide educational and volunteer radio programming to listeners in the Jamestown area. It was started by musician Dennis Drew from 10,000 Maniacs, with a broadcast license held by the Arts Council for Chautauqua County.

Since its first broadcast, the station has grown to include online streaming, a variety of volunteer-produced programs and a public affairs department that focuses on news and issues affecting the greater Jamestown Community. Today, the station continues to operate with an independent spirit, mixing syndicated public radio programming with locally produced music, news and public affairs shows. Its license is currently held by Reg Lenna Center for The Arts.

Celebration Begins with Community Matters Roundtable

The 10-year anniversary celebration starts on Friday, Sept. 12 with a special recording of Community Matters, a program that focuses on issues that relate to the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region.

The program will feature a roundtable discussion on the future of economic development in the Jamestown area and will include officials from both local and state governments. The program will be moderated by WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample. The program will be streamed online on Saturday, Sept. 13 beginning at 4 p.m.

Rolling Hills Radio-thumbSpecial Rolling Hills Radio Performance

On Saturday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m., the 35th episode of Rolling Hills Radio with host, Ken Hardley, will be broadcast live and streamed online from the Studio Theater (adjacent to The Reg) before a live audience.

Rolling Hills Radio, features singer/songwriters and small groups from around the nation and locally who perform Americana, folk, country and other roots music. Hardley will be joined on stage by Michigan’s John Latini and Miche Fambro from Geneseo, N.Y.

The show begins at 5 p.m. and is free to the public, but tickets must be ordered ahead of time at The Reg box office.

10,000 Maniacs at the Reg Lenna

Jamestown’s 10,000 Maniacs are part of a small group of American bands that defined college rock during the 1980’s and 1990’s. For over three decades they have written and performed powerful, danceable and socially conscious original music including “What’s The Matter Here?”, “Like The Weather” and “These Are Days.” The group toured extensively and independently produced their own records years before the industry caught on. After signing with Elektra Records, they achieved international fame with several albums, including the acclaimedOur Time In Eden.

SiManiacs Poster - smnce the departure of original singer, Natalie Merchant and the death of founding member Robert Buck, the band has settled with a lineup including original members, Steve Gustafson and Dennis Drew, longtime drummer Jerry Augustyniak, guitar player Jeff Erickson and their vocalist since 1994, Mary Ramsey. The Maniacs released the album, Music From The Motion Picture in 2013 and is currently working on their new album, Twice Told Tales.

The Maniacs played at The Reg in 2006 and, in 2011, celebrated 30 years with concerts at Jamestown Community College (JCC) and an art retrospective at The Reg’s 3rd On 3rd Gallery.  Drew, who continues to serve as General Manager of WRFA, is no stranger to starting up radio stations. Before his time with 10,000 Maniacs, he and bassist Gustafson started JCC’s first radio station.

Tickets for 10,000 Maniacs are $10. Limited premium seating is available for $25.

V.I.P. packages may also purchased. These include tickets to the concert, a pre-show reception on The Reg mezzanine and a meet and greet after the concert with the band in the 3rd On 3rd Gallery.The packages are priced at $60 and $75 and include food and beverages from local businesses including Sandee’s Bakery, Hartley’s Potato Chips, Stedman Corners Coffee Roasters, Gypsy Moon Cake Co., Tom’s Place, Lone Palm Cookie Company, Ecklof Bakery, Fresh Picked Vegetarian Delicatessen, Peterson’s Candies and Southern Tier Brewing Company.

Live Streaming of All Events

Live streams of all the anniversary programs can be found on Sept. 13 at www.WRFALP.comStreaming services will be provided by event sponsors, Digitell, Inc. and the official provider of voice and data for the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts, DFT Communications. Other sponsors include Shults Auto Group, Arthur R. Gren Company, Inc., Hogan Energy Consulting and Northwest Savings Bank.

Tickets for all of these events can be purchased and more information can be found at www.reglenna.com or by calling (716) 484-7070. The box office is open week days between 10 a.m.and 5 p.m. Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is located at 116 East Third Street with convenient street and ramp parking.

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