JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have yet to make any arrests in connection to a string of arsons that took place in Jamestown late last week. According to the Post-Journal, a total of five fires were intentionally set between early Thursday night and … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Jamestown City Council to Select Contractor for Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges During March Voting Session
The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday in city hall, with a vote expected involving the construction of two pedestrian bridges for the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. VIEW MARCH VOTING SESSION AGENDA The … [Read more...]
With Failed Effort to Repeal Obamacare, Trump Turns to Moderate Democrats
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's aides opened the door to working with moderate Democrats on health care and other issues while Senate Democratic leader and New York Senator Chuck Schumer quickly offered to find common ground with Trump for … [Read more...]
Registration for City Rec Youth Baseball Extended to March 31
JAMESTOWN - The City Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will be accepting registrations for the City Recreation Youth Baseball League until Friday, March 31. Registrations will be accepted at the Parks, Recreation & Conservation … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Kidnapping, Child Endangerment, and Weapons-Related Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces kidnapping and weapons charges following his arrest by city police. Jamestown Police say on or about Saturday, March 12, a male victim reported that he was held against his will for a period of time at 11 Norwood … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Attorney Convicted of Mail Fraud in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal jury has convicted James A. MacCallum, 46, of Bemus Point of mail fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant … [Read more...]
Federal Grand Jury Hands Down 11-Count Indictment for Two Jamestown Men Involved in Drug Trafficking
BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment charging 34 year-old Juan Pacheco, Jr. and 36 year-old Andrew "Bam" Garner, both of Jamestown, with conspiracy to … [Read more...]
Despite Proposed Cuts by Trump, Horrigan Optimistic Essential Air Service Program will Remain
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown could be in serious jeopardy if congress decides to keep a cut in place that was presented last week in President Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget. The Administration's FY2018 budget proposes … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2017 Grow Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 16, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chris Breen and Mary Maxwell from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation to get more details about the 2017 Grow Jamestown Garden Fair & … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Man Charged For Possession of Electronic Stun Guns, Drugs
MAYVILLE - A Bemus Point man was arrested in Mayville early Thursday morning after police reportedly found two stun guns and a large amount of drugs inside his vehicle. Sheriff Deputies pulled over 41 year-old Gary Hannold II around 3:45 a.m. near … [Read more...]