MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will meet Wednesday night with several amendments to the county charter on the agenda. REED FULL JULY 27, 2016 MEETING AGENDA The three amendments will focus on changing the term lengths of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Reed Defends Record Following Challenger’s Foreign Trade Accusations
JAMESTOWN - Congressional candidate John Plumb (D-Lakewood) is taking Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) to task over his voting record when it comes to U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries. According to Plumb's campaign, Reed … [Read more...]
NYC Couple Face Charges After Fleeing from State Police During Traffic Stop
SHERMAN, NY - Two people from New York City are in the county jail following a high speed chase that took place Sunday on I-86. According to New York State Police, a trooper pulled over a vehicle for speeding. During the stop, the troopers says … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PoliSci Professor Greg Rabb Discusses Term Lengths
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 21, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Greg Rabb, political science professor at Jamestown Community College and also current president of the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public Help in Locating Stolen Tools
POLAND, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons involved with a theft that took place on I-86 during the past weekend. Sheriff's investigators say that some time between 5 p.m. … [Read more...]
Ellicott Police Ask for Public’s Help in Locating Truck that Hit a Teen Bicyclist
ELLICOTT - Town of Ellicott Police are asking for the public's assistance in helping to identify a truck involved in a hit and run incident. Police say a blue small pickup truck - possibly a Ranger with a toolbox over the wheel well on the driver … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in 2015 Arson Sentenced in County Court
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man who was charged for helping to set a fire at a city apartment in April 2015 has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court. Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson says Jimmy Graves was sentenced earlier this month to … [Read more...]
Traffic Light to be Installed in Front of Falconer High School
FALCONER - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I- 57th District) announced Monday that the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to her request to install a traffic signal to address safety concerns at the intersection of East Avenue … [Read more...]
Court Case Involving County Landfill Begins in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Opening arguments and testimony in the lawsuit involving the environmental impact of a proposed expansion of the county landfill got underway Monday in State Supreme Court in Mayville. The Town of Ellery is trying to block the … [Read more...]
Second Annual Manufacturing Summit, Hosted by Congressman Tom Reed, Set for Tuesday
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is hosting a regional manufacturing summit in Corning today. The event will feature a variety of manufacturing officials from across the state’s 23rd congressional district and will focus on … [Read more...]