LAKEWOOD - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a 16-year-old girl has died following a two-vehicle accident that took place Thursday night on Fairmount avenue. The incident took place at about 9 p.m. near the Tim Horton's in front of the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Special Memorial Service for Local Marine Veteran Set for Aug. 1 at Lakeview Cemetery
JAMESTOWN - A special memorial service for a recently deceased Jamestown veteran is taking place this weekend. On Saturday, Aug. 1 family, friends and elected officials will be in Lakeview Cemetery to honor the life of 34 year-old CPL James … [Read more...]
One Week Remains for Applying for Housing Renovation and Redevelopment Grant
MAVYILLE - People looking for funding to assist with housing renovation and real estate redevelopment have one week remaining to apply for funding from Chautauqua County. The county’s Department of Planning & Economic Development has announced … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Gillibrand Speaks Out Against Plan to Defund Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) is showing her support for Planned Parenthood. On Wednesday Thursday the state’s junior senator spoke on the Senate floor against the latest partisan threat to shut down the federal … [Read more...]
Gerry Rodeo Returns Aug. 8
GERRY NY - This August marks the 71st consecutive year for the Gerry Rodeo, the longest consecutively running rodeo east of the Mississippi. The event opens on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and runs for four nights through Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. with … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 30 to August 30
The WRFA Rock n’ 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. THU – JUL 30 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival: Day 1 – Jamestown … [Read more...]
Bail Set at $1 Million for Teen Accused in Death of Toddler
ASHVILLE, NY - A teenager has been charged with 1st degree manslaughter in the death of a toddler in Ashville. According to Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley, autopsy results show that two-year-old Joshua Jock Jr. died as a result of … [Read more...]
2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Now Underway in Jamestown, NY
JAMESTOWN - What could be the busiest weekend of the year for downtown Jamestown is ready to get underway. The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts Thursday and will continue through Sunday with dozens of events and activities directly – and … [Read more...]
City Road Projects Slightly Behind Schedule with Road Construction Season Now Half Over
JAMESTOWN - The effort to repair the city streets of Jamestown is moving along. That from Jamestown Department of Public Works Director Jeff Lehman, who talked with WRFA earlier this week to provide an update on the city's 2015 Streets Improvement … [Read more...]
Auer Announced as Chair of Annual United Way Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has started its annual fundraising effort. On Tuesday officials with the United Way announced that Hans Auer will serve as the chair of the 2015 United Way Campaign. The announcement was … [Read more...]