JAMESTOWN - City police arrested three people on drug charges Tuesday afternoon following an investigation into the trafficking of heroin into the area. According to a media release from the Jamestown Police Department, city police and New York … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Police Investigate Robbery at Brooklyn Square Tim Horton’s Restaurant
JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Monday night at Tim Horton's in Brooklyn Square. According to a media release from the Jamestown Police Department, an Hispanic male entered the store - located at 21 S. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters: Dr Joseph Hullet – Mental Health Awareness Month
Originally airing on May 22, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Joseph Hullet, national medical director for Optum and a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Hullet provides information on mental illness and educating … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Rock n’ Roll Rundown – May 22 through June 22
The WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. Thursday, May 22 Bluegrass Jam – Lakewood Legion – Lakewood Friday, … [Read more...]
Communities Continue to Clean Up Following Heavy Rain, Flooding
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The clean up continues today in areas of southern Chautauqua County that were affected by heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain … [Read more...]
Flooded Wells Can Pose Problems for County Residents
MAYVILLE - Because of the wide spread flooding, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is reminding property owners who own a private well that they will need to take steps if it has been under water. When a drinking water … [Read more...]
Kevin Sanvidge to Serve as County’s New Head of Economic Development
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced his choice for the new head of economic development. On Wednesday afternoon, Horrigan announced the appointment of Kevin M. Sanvidge as the new Administrative Director/CEO of the … [Read more...]
Emergency Management Teams Run Drills Today at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus today. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an opportunity to learn … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna to Screen ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center For The Arts, with a newly installed digital projection and sound system, will offer movies throughout most of the summer. The new series of films starts with a one-night-only showings of Disney's Saving Mr. Banks, … [Read more...]
Flash Flood Warning Remains in Effect Until 1 p.m., Flood Watch in Effect until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash floor warning until 1 p.m. and a flash flood watch will continue until 8 p.m. tonight for Chautauqua County, including here in the Jamestown area. The warning and watch are the result of a large … [Read more...]