JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Prendergast Board to Meet Thursday Afternoon to Discuss Unsold Paintings
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees will hold an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30, to determine how to proceed with six paintings in its classic art collection that failed to sell at auction earlier this … [Read more...]
Accidental Shooting Death to Go Before Grand Jury to Determine if Criminal Charges will be Filed
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson tells WRFA that a Chautauqua County grand jury will determine whether there is enough evidence to bring charges against the Sherman man who shot and killed his neighbor while … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Stabbing Homicide on Willard St.
[UPDATE - 8:52 a.m., Wednesday]: The Jamestown Police are now releasing the name of the victim from the homicide that occurred at Willard St at Peterson St. in Jamestown. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Dylan E. Ownbey. According … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Information Connected to Armed Robbery at West Side Gas Station
JAMESTOWN -Jamestown Police are asking for the public’s helping in finding the suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place on the city’s west side at a the Kwik Fill gas station early Tuesday morning. The robbery occurred around 2 a.m. at … [Read more...]
Five Organizations Benefit from CRCF #GiveThanks Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation recently hosted a #GiveThanks Campaign, asking community members to submit the name of a local nonprofit organization they are thankful for this season, and why. The response was overwhelming … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown with Georgeanna Guiffrida
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 (Thanksgiving). Jamestown resident Georgeanna Guiffrida stops by the WRFA studio to provide details of the Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown, NY project, now in its … [Read more...]
City Council Passes 2018 Budget with $947,000 in Additional State Aid
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the $35.7 million, 2018 city budget Monday night during its November voting session by a vote of 7 to 1. The vote came after councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce announced that state … [Read more...]
Budget Highlights City Council November Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will meet Monday in city hall for its monthly voting session. During the meeting, council members are expected to vote on the proposed $35.7 million 2018 city budget. When the budget was presented by Mayor … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on $1 Million State Funding Request for Long-Vacant Downtown Building is Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will host a Public Hearing Monday night, Nov. 27, to consider an application for state funding to help restore a downtown building that’s been closed for more than a decade. According to a recent public … [Read more...]
