JAMESTOWN - A local man is in police custody after he allegedly struck a 3-year-old child in the head, sending her to the hospital for emergency surgery. Jamestown police say 28-year-old Joshua Berg was charged with second-degree assault and … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Investigation of Kwik Fill Hold Up
JAMESTOWN - City Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an armed robbery that took place early Tuesday morning at a gas station on the city’s west side. Police say the Kwik Fill Store on W. 3rd St. was held up at about 1 a.m. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Discuss Budget Options During Wednesday Work Session
JAMESTOWN - As the Jamestown School Board continues to review and discuss the estimated $85 million 2018-19 school budget, members are faced with the task of what to do with a multi-million surplus that will carry over from the current school … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Sherri Mason with Fredonia State and Helen Domske with NY Sea Grant
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, March 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason with Fredonia State and Helen Domske with NY Sea Grant. Both Dr. Mason and Demske will … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Several Charges After Being Involved in Lengthy Chase with Police
JAMESTOWN - A 19-year-old Jamestown man has been charged for allegedly holding a woman at gunpoint during a pursuit last Friday night. According to Jamestown Police, Jordan Alexander has been charged with unlawful imprisonment, reckless … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Upholds Supreme Court Decision Regarding Landfill Expansion
ROCHESTER - The State Appellate Court in Rochester has upheld a 2016 Chautauqua County Supreme Court Decision involving the expansion of the county landfill in Ellery. On Nov. 1, 2016, the Hon. Frank A. Sedita ruled in favor of the 53-acre … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Hold Budget Work Session Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will begin working on the district’s 2018-19 school budget during a Tuesday meeting in the school Administration Building. During a presentation two weeks ago, the board learned the basic details of how much … [Read more...]
JLDC Board to Discuss Allocation Process for $600,000 in DRI Funding for Downtown Programming
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board of directors will hold its first meeting of 2018 Tuesday at City Hall. At 5 p.m. the JLDC board will hold an organizational meeting to welcome new members to the board, as well as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Candidate for Congress Max Della Pia of Owego
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Max Della Pia, a retired Air Force officer from Owego and candidate for Congress in the New York 23rd … [Read more...]
Lakewood Mayor Proposes 7.7 Percent Tax Hike for Village Property Owners
LAKEWOOD - Mayor Cara Birrittieri has released her executive budget for the village’s 2018-19 fiscal year, which is calling for a tax rate increase of 7.7 percent. According to the Post-Journal, the $3.74 million proposed spending plan, which … [Read more...]
