JAMESTOWN - A Neighborhood Safety Night forum is scheduled for Thursday Night on the city’s north side. The event is being sponsored by Chautauqua County Legislator Elisabeth Rankin, who said it’s the result of questions that she’s received … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: August 22 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, 2017. Reed discusses: Legislation he will introduce to fight the ongoing opioid … [Read more...]
Jury Selection Begins for Cheektowaga Man Accused of Assaulting Sheriff Deputy
JAMESTOWN - Jury selection is underway in the case involving a Cheektowaga man who allegedly attacked a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy following a vehicle crash last year on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret. The Post-Journal says three jurors … [Read more...]
Five Face Drug Charges Following Tuesday Narcotics Raid in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Five people were arrested on Tuesday on charges related to methamphetamine possession following a narcotics raid in Jamestown. Jamestown police say members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executive a drug raid Tuesday at 1:45 … [Read more...]
Annexation Vote Could be Put on Hold Until After DEC Ruling
JAMESTOWN - September 12 was to be the deadline for when the city of Jamestown, Village of Falconer, and Town of Ellicott would act on an annexation proposal involving the Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation in Falconer. However, because … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Lawsuit Resolution Against Pharmaceutical Companies Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session Wednesday in Mayville. VIEW FULL AGENDA Among the items to be considered by the legislature is a resolution that would allow the county to sue … [Read more...]
Witruke Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Connection to 2015 Double Homicide
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced Tuesday that Allen P. Witruke, 53, of Jamestown, was sentenced to concurrent 20 year sentences for each of the two counts of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree. He will also have … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Jamestown-based Musician Bill Nothem
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA welcomes local musician Bill Northem into the studio to share his story and some of his music. Originally airing Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Homicide Being Held without Bail
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of killing another area resident will be held in county court without bail as his case moves forward in county court. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that the arraignment of 51 year-old Brian … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces several charges following an alleged vehicle pursuit that took place early Tuesday morning on the Foote Ave. Arterial near Forest Ave. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers noticed a white motorcycle … [Read more...]
