MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announced Thursday that a Mayville man has been indicted for the November 2008 murder of 55-year-old Jeffrey Johnson. Rance “Randy” Freeman, … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Charges After Loaded Handgun Found in Vehicle in JCC Parking Lot
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been charged for criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds after a loaded handgun was found in a vehicle parked in a lot at Jamestown Community College. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers … [Read more...]
Legislature Votes Down Residency Resolution for County Assistant District Attorneys
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night voted down a resolution that would have allowed the County District Attorney’s office to hire a limited number of assistant district attorneys who live outside of the county. The vote was … [Read more...]
County Legislature Tables Funding Request for Weed Removal
MAYVILLE - The wintry weather didn’t prevent the Chautauqua County Legislature from holding its monthly voting session Wednesday night in Mayville. During the meeting the legislature unanimously tabled a resolution that would have provided over … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration Set for Friday!
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is pleased to announce that the annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, presented by The Resource Center, will feature pre-parade musical entertainment, a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Update on the National Comedy Center
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with National Comedy Center executive director Journey Gunderson to learn how things are going at the NCC during its first 100 days in operation. … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Leads to Cancellations and Closings Across Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - Much of Chautauqua County is dealing with more than a foot of snow that has fallen on the area overnight Wednesday, creating challenges for morning commuters and leading to all schools in the area being closed for the day. In addition … [Read more...]
City Woman Charged Following Tuesday Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman has been arrested following a stabbing incident that occurred Tuesday morning. The Jamestown Police Department was called at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to UPMC Chautauqua for a reported stabbing. Police learned a victim … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of scams targeting citizens. The Sheriff's office has recently received several complaints regarding a phone scam that seems to target elderly people. The scammers have been … [Read more...]
The Resource Center Coordinating Marine Toys for Tots Drive
CELORON - Coming off of a record year in terms of the number of children supported through the toy drive, organizers of the local Marine Toys for Tots campaign are counting on the community’s generosity to make this year’s effort a success. For … [Read more...]
