The Holidays in Poetry project returns to Jamestown High School in 2023. The project students from JHS writing original works of poetry focusing on the holiday season. The Project was coordinated Jamestown High School English teacher Betsy Rowe-Baehr. 

As part of the project, several students stopped by the WRFA studios and were recorded as they recited their original works.  

Happy Holidays to the entire Community.

JHS Poetry - Joniell Camacho FINAL

Cast and crew of the Little Theatre production of The Outsiders joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the show and so much more

https://www.lbltj.com/

Arts on Fire - Cast and Crew of The Outsiders at the Little Theatre - January 26, 2024

Visual Artist Wendy Bale joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss her new exhibit with Miles Hilton called Wood Wide Web, working with mushrooms, her involvement with Pearl City Clay House and much more

https://www.wendybaleart1st.com/
https://linktr.ee/uubale
https://pearlcityclayhouse.org/

Arts on Fire - Wendy Bale - January 26, 2024

Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources.

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 27 -The Simple Path to Wealth PART 2

State Assemblyman Andy Goodell gives his thoughts on the proposed 2025 NYS Budget and his goals for this legislative session.

Community Matters - Andy Goodell - February 1, 2024

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 28 - JL Collins Insights To Healthcare

CHQ Chamber Chats is a monthly podcast presented by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, featuring business owners and Entrepreneurs from throughout the Chautauqua Region to introduce who they area and help to offer insight into their particular business sector. It is hosted by Chamber president Dan Heitzenrater and broadcast the first Sunday of every month at 10:30 a.m. on WRFA-LP.

https://www.chautauquachamber.org/

CHQ Chamber Chats: Justin Hanft - February 2024

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 a.m. Swedish Time) and 7 p.m.

The Swedish Hour - February 4, 2024

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about her first 30 days in office and more.

TASCAM DR-07 

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - February 8, 2024

Author Tj Buck joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss his latest book Bad Water and much, much more

Arts on Fire - Tj Buck - February 9, 2024

YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region.

On this episode, the Y's staff discuss literature and food for Black History Month

The Broadscast program covers a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls. It is provided through funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 46 - Black History Month - Literature And Food Feat CNOY 2024

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 29 - Best Savings for Financial Success PART 1

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 30 - Best Savings for Financial Success PART 2

YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region.

On this episode, the Y's staff discuss black comic books for Black History Month

The Broadscast program covers a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls. It is provided through funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 47 - Black History Month - Black Comic Books

The Swedish Hour - February 18, 2024

Westfield Republican Andrew Molitor has announced he is running for the 150th State Assembly District seat.

Community Matters - Andrew Molitor - February 29, 2024

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about new housing ordinances, a shared services agreement with the Busti Fire Department, and more.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - March 7, 2024

Hamlet director Emily Drew along with Hamlet actors Ethan Tyger, Cal Boozel and Morgan Tobio joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the upcoming performances as well as reading lines from the play

https://www.sunyjcc.edu/event/hamlet-1

Arts on Fire - Emily Drew and the Cast of Hamlet - March 08, 2024

Artists Angela Caley and Bill Thomas joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss their joint exhibit Revival at the Octagon Gallery at the Patterson Library in Westfield, NY

https://www.instagram.com/angelacaleyart/
https://www.plantlifeclothing.com/
https://protomillennial.com/
https://www.pattersonlib.org/event/angela-caley-and-bill-thomas-revival/

Arts on Fire - Angela Caley and Bill Thomas - March 08, 2024

Director Jennifer Davis along with actresses Emily Jeziorski and Holland Isaacson joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the upcoming Little Theatre production of Emma

https://www.lbltj.com/

Arts on Fire - Cast and Crew of "Emma" (Little Theatre) - March 15, 2024

Reverend Luke Fodor and Reverend Jessica Frederick of St. Lukes Church spoke with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about their upcoming performance of My Name is Rachel Corrie at the Robert H Jackson Center

https://stlukesjamestown.org/

Arts on Fire - Reverend Luke Fodor And Reverend Jessica Frederick - March 15, 2024

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders tells about CWC's new land trust accreditation, updates us on the Chadakoin River bank stabilization work, and more.

Community Matters - Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy - March 14, 2024

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 32 - Six Financial Resolutions PART 1

Chautauqua County officials held a press conference on Monday, March 11, 2024 to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 and the distribution of free solar eclipse glasses.

Community Matters - Chautauqua County Solar Eclipse Press Conf - March 21, 2024

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation held a virtual meeting on March 11, 2024 with Chautauqua County officials and other town and village officials about how the state's Wetlands Protection Act will affect Chautauqua Lake.

Community Matters - NYS DEC on Wetlands Protection Act - March 28, 2024

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, how the Wetlands Protection Act affects Chautauqua Lake, and more.

Community Matters - PJ Wendel - March 28, 2024

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 33 - Six Financial Resolutions PART 2

The Swedish Hour - April 07, 2024

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 34 - Talking Money and More w/ Taylor Putney

Jamestown Community College cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new Occupational Therapy Clinic. Here's the ceremony led by JCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director Sarah Tranum.

Community Matters - Jamestown Community College Occupational Therapy Clinic Opening - April 11, 2024

Jamestown City Council passed a new housing ordinance and also an update to an existing one at their March voting session. Mayor Kim Ecklund tells us what the next steps are and gives updates on the Fleet Maintenance Building project.

Community Matters - Kim Ecklund - April 11, 2024

The Swedish Hour - April 14, 2024

YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region.

On this episode, they discuss STI - Stress Awareness

The Broadscast program covers a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls. It is provided through funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 52 - STI - Stress Awareness

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, County Planning Department, and housing-related stakeholders recently completed a County-wide Housing Market Analysis and Development Strategy. We talked with County Planning Coordinator Rebecca Wurster and Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk about what they learned.

Community Matters - Rebecca Wurster & Crystal Surdyk - April 18, 2024

3rd Street Garage host Robb Jones joined Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant to discuss 500 episode and 19 years of the program on the WRFA airwaves!

https://www.facebook.com/3rdStreetGarageRockRadio

Arts on Fire - Robb Jones of 3rd Street Garage - April 19, 2024

The Swedish Hour - April 21, 2024

Your Spending Swap With John Cross - Ep 35 - 9 Steps of the Barefoot Investor PART 1

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel delivered his 2024 State of the County address to the Chautauqua County Legislature on April 24, 2024.

Community Matters - 2024 State of the County Address - April 25, 2024

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to discuss his state of the county address, his reaction to the state budget and more.

Community Matters - PJ Wendel - April 25, 2024

Ashley, Jason and Noah talk about three separate murders that took place in WNY: The Joseph Damon murder of his wife in the Town of Pomfret(1834), the Jamestown Brewery Murder in Jamestown(1871), and the Torso Murder case from Kenmore(1948). 

About: WNY History Podcast is a podcast / radio show based out of the WRFA studios in Jamestown, NY and focusing on the local history of the Chautauqua Region.

Hosted by:
Noah Goodling - Executive Director, Fenton History Center
Jason Sample - Chautauqua County Historical Society Trustee, WRFA Radio
Ashley Senske - Jamestown City Historian, Trustee of Fenton History Center

WNY History Podcast Ep. 04 - High Profile Murder Cases in Western New York

WRFA is a listener-supported, low power community radio station in Jamestown, NY. We provide coverage of local arts and entertainment as well as local news. In addition to broadcasting at 107.9 FM in Jamestown, we also have a live stream at our website, www.wrfalp.com. WRFA is owned and operated by the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts.

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