JAMESTOWN - The American Red Cross will honor several local residents for extraordinary courage at its annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast, Sponsored by Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, on Wednesday, May 16. The Hometown Heroes Breakfast celebrates … [Read more...]
Reed Calls Cuomo a Liar and a Bully in Response to Criticism Over GOP Healthcare Plan
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's campaign promise to repeal and replace "Obamacare" is now in the hands of a key group of GOP senators who are opposing -or not yet supporting - legislation Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing to … [Read more...]
Horrigan Hits Ground Running as New County Executive, Focusing on ‘Working Together’ Theme
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County’s new county executive says he’s been very busy getting acclimated to his new position during his first couple weeks in office. Vince Horrigan of Bemus Point tells WRFA that since taking over as county executive on … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces Members of Non-Partisan Transition Team
BEMUS POINT - The man who will be Chautauqua County’s next county executive has announced the members of his transition team. On Monday, County Executive-Elect Vince Horrigan named the eight members of his transition team, which he calls a … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Community Matters – Ron Johnson and Vince Horrigan
The 2013 candidates for Chautauqua County Executive, Ron Johnson (D-Fredonia) and Vince Horrigan (R-Bemus Point), talk about the issues of the 2013 election. Comments made during the League of Women Voters Meet the Candidates forum, held on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Horrigan Wins 2013 Election, Will Become Chautauqua County’s Next Executive
JAMESTOWN - Bemus Point republican Vince Horrigan will be Chautauqua County’s next County Executive. On Election Day 2013, Horrigan picked up over 54 percent of the vote to defeat Fredonia Democrat Ron Johnson. The unofficial vote total was 13,858 … [Read more...]
Election Day 2013 Has Arrived
Today is Election Day across the country, and voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls to decide on Several key races. Polls are open from now until 9 p.m. WRFA will be providing updates tonight on Facebook and will also have a … [Read more...]
Johnson Receives Endorsement from Schumer
The Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Executive has received a major endorsement from one of the country’s top democrats. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer this week endorsed Fredonia businessman and former Pomfret Town Justice Ron Johnson for … [Read more...]
County Development Officials Announce Deal with Empire Specialty Cheese Co.
ASHVILLE - Outgoing Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards only has a few more weeks on the job, but that’s not slowing down his effort of finding new businesses to come into the county. On Wednesday morning, Edwards, along with several members … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Executive Candidates Approach Homestretch of 2013 Election
MAYVILLE - There’s just one week of campaigning left to go before the 2013 November elections take place. This year’s elections will focus on several high-profile local offices, including the selection of the county’s next top executive. The … [Read more...]
