KIANTONE, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the person who died as a result of a head-on collision Tuesday morning on Route 62 in the town of Kiantone. According to a release from the sheriff's office, 57 … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
City Man Tased, Woman Charged with Endangerment Following Abandoned Child Report at Walmart
LAKEWOOD - A Jamestown man was tazed by Lakewood Busti Police and a city mother is facing a charge of child endangering the welfare of a child following an incident that took place at Walmart in Lakewood Sunday night. According to the … [Read more...]
Car Dealership Owner Pulls Plan to Expand Business Near Chadakoin Park
JAMESTOWN - The Dave Warren Autogroup has decided to withdraw its plan to purchase a recently abandoned street in order to expand his Washington St. Business. Jamestown City Councilman Rev. Alfonso Pagan announced Monday during the council’s … [Read more...]
BPU Seeking a 2.5 Percent Increase in Electric Rates
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be asking the state’s permission to increase electric rates. According to an article in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, the BPU on Monday approved a “Minirate case” to be filed with the New York … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Governor to Lift Fracking Ban Citing New Federal Regulations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says a recent regulatory change at the federal level proves that the controversial practice of horizontal hydraulic fracking (hydrofracking) should be allowed in New York State. On Monday Reed released … [Read more...]
WCA to Hold Open House at New Diabetes Education Center Tuesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The WCA Hospital Diabetes Education Center is having an open house today from noon to 3 p.m. and the public is invited to stop by. The center recently moved to its new location at Jones Memorial Health Center, 51 Glasgow Avenue, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into 2013 Church Arson in Brocton
BROCTON - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting Monday morning that a Dunkirk man has been indicted by the county grand jury on a charge of 3rd degree arson for his alleged involvement in a fire that broke out at the Tri Parish Church … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2015-16 Budget
Originally airing Thursday, March 19, 2015. The Jamestown Public Schools district is facing several challenges as it works to craft and finalize an estimated $78 million budget for the 2015-16 school year. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample … [Read more...]
Bear Lake, PA Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Two Cars in Chautauqua County
KIANTONE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a Pennsylvania man for allegedly stealing two vehicles in Chautauqua County – one from a residence in Kiantone and the other from a residence in Clymer. According to Sheriff deputies, 48 … [Read more...]
Randolph Couple Faces Additional Drug Charges Following Investigation by State Police
RANDOLPH - State Police in Jamestown arrested a Randolph couple on Drug charges following an investigation on Friday. According to state police, officers stopped at a home at 210 Spring Street in the Village of Randolph to serve two arrest … [Read more...]