MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 9, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Justin Hanft from the Chautauqua County Education Coalition to get more details about the coalition and how its working with dozens … [Read more...]
New JLDC Bylaws Shift, Consolidate Board Appointment Power to Mayor
UPDATE: Liuzzo Criticizes, Dolce Clarifies Process for Changing JLDC Bylaws [Jan. 30, 2018] JAMESTOWN (Jan. 26, 2018) - The mayor of Jamestown now has more power when it comes to making appointments to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation's … [Read more...]
MAST, Chamber President Congratulates New City Council, Voices Concern of Mayoral Appointments
[Editors Note: This story was revised on Jan. 12, 2018 to correct the details regarding how a member of the JLDC board of directors can be appointed, both under the original bylaws and under the new bylaws. WRFA had incorrectly stated the rules … [Read more...]
MAST Representation Returns to JLDC
JAMESTOWN - Over two dozen different mayoral appointments were approved by the Jamestown City Council during Monday night’s inaugural meeting. In addition to several re-appointments to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, the council also … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Justin Hanft and Jehuu Caulcrick Discuss Stem Wars 2017
Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE NOTE: The event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Education Coalition executive … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Cummins to Host Women in Manufacturing Panel for Local Student on Thursday, Oct. 27
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant is hosting its second annual Women in Manufacturing Night on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is geared toward young women and parents of young women who have … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dream It, Do It STEM Wars 2016
MOBILE USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 3, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with the organizers behind STEM Wars 2016, taking place Thursday, March 17 2016. In the studio are Justin Hanft from Dream It, … [Read more...]
Reed Tours Truck-Lite, Recognizes Local Effort to Train and Prepare Future Workforce
FALCONER - Chautauqua County’s representative in Washington says the only way America can remain competitive on the world stage when it comes to manufacturing is by equipping the workers of tomorrow with the skills and knowledge they’ll need to get … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dream It Do It Tech Wars and Tech Fair at JCC
Originally airing May 15, 2014. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Education Coalition director Peter Beeson and Justin Hanft from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and local coordinator of the Dream It, Do … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown Lets Community Learn More About Local Attractions
JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014. The date has been set for Saturday, January 18. According to Joni Blackman of the Fenton History Center, Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our … [Read more...]
