JAMESTOWN - City police say they've found the weapon that was used in the shooting that took place late Friday afternoon at the Tops on Washington St. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, investigators have located a shotgun … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
[LISTEN] Communtiy Matter – Russ Diethrick and Kim Ecklund Discuss Babe Ruth World Series
Originally airing July 23, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample sits down with Russ Diethrick and Kim Ecklund - members of the Babe Ruth World Series committee - to get more details about the 2015 13 year-old Babe Ruth World Series, … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Appointing Second SRO to Jamestown Public Schools Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city council has a busy agenda when it meets Monday in city hall for its monthly voting session. COMPLETE JULY VOTING SESSION AGENDA Among the items to be acted on is the hiring of a new police officer. The hiring is … [Read more...]
City Resident to Challenge Teresi in November General Election
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown resident and retired JCC professor David George tells WRFA he will be running for Mayor against Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi. George tells WRFA he is in the process of circulating a petition to establish an independent party - … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Fair Opens Monday in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK – The 134th Chautauqua County Fair will get underway today at the county fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The week-long event will feature livestock competitions, equipment demonstrations, amusement park rides, various entertainment and plenty of … [Read more...]
18-Year-Old Charged for Allegedly Fleeing from Sheriff’s Deputies
NORTH HARMONY - A Panama teen is in trouble with the law after allegedly fleeing from police who were trying to pull him over just past midnight on Saturday. According to Sheriff's Deputies, a road patrol attempted to pull over a vehicle after it … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Two in Connection to Friday Shooting at Tops
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reporting that they have located and charged two individuals for the July 24 shooting that took place at Tops Markets on Washington St. According to police, the shooting caused serious injury to a … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Tops Supermarket Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place just before 6 p.m. Friday, July 24 in the parking lot of Tops at 2000 Washington St. in Jamestown. According to police, a vehicle drove up to the … [Read more...]
Final Preparations Being Made for 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is less than one week away and organizers are busy making sure this year’s event will be just as successful as previous years. That’s according to Lucy-Desi Center Executive Director Journey … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Judge John Ward to Retire at End of July
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top judge will be stepping down from the bench. After serving the county for more nearly 40 years, Chautauqua County Supreme Court Judge John Ward has announced he will retire with the state on July 30. Ward's … [Read more...]