MAYVILLE - The region’s two candidates for congress will be squaring off in a debate Tuesday night, Nov. 1 in Mayville. The Chautauqua League of Women Voters and The American Association of University Women of Jamestown are co-hosting a debate … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum: County District Attorney
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 WRFA features the Oct. 25 Meet the Candidates forum at Jamestown Community College, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County and the American … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Man Charged with Unlawful Growing of Marijuana
BEMUS POINT - A Bemus Point man has been arrested and charged with unlawfully growing marijuana after an investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force. According the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office, 58 year-old James Gatto of … [Read more...]
Reed Supports FBI Director Reopening Clinton Email Investigation
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says he supports the decision by the FBI to reopon its investigation into Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s emails. Last Friday FBI Director James Comey sent Congress a brief … [Read more...]
Board of Elections Announces Extended Hours for Wednesday, Saturday
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections, located at 7 N. Erie St. Mayville, will be open late Wednesday night and Saturday morning to facilitate one stop absentee voting. The election office is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
LAKEWOOD - November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the highest quality care for all people coping with life-limiting illness. In honor of this month and to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum: Family Court Judge Candidates
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 WRFA features the Oct. 25 Meet the Candidates forum at Jamestown Community College, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County and the American Association … [Read more...]
Safety Tips, Trick or Treat Hours for Halloween 2016
JAMESTOWN - Monday is Halloween, and communities throughout the county will be taking part in the annual tradition of trick-or-treating (hours listed below). To help ensure the evening remains a happy and safe one for children of all ages, local … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of County, State in Landfill Lawsuit
MAYVILLE - A New York State Supreme Court Justice has ruled in favor of the county landfill’s expansion effort in the town of Ellery. Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan says Hon. Frank A. Sedita III ruled in favor of the county in a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Gun, Child Endangerment
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police arrested a city man on Friday for allegedly possessing drugs and a loaded handgun that was within reach of children. Police say 34-year-old Shanis Garcia-Guzman was stopped for illegal parking at about 3:30 p.m. Friday … [Read more...]
