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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Jamestown Man Charged For Selling Cocaine to Undercover Police

November 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces charges after he allegedly sold cocaine to under cover police. Members of the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force (STRDTF) say 30-year-old Michael Haight of Jamestown was arrested Saturday on an outstanding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Cocaine, Drug Investigation, Dunkirk Police Department, Michael Haight, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

HEAP Enrollment Period Now Underway

November 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Households that need help paying their heating bills this winter can now begin applying for assistance from the Home Energy Assistance Program. The program provides financial assistance to help low-income and elderly New Yorkers keep their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HEAP

JCC Puts Sheldon House Up for Sale

November 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio 8 Comments

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College is selling off one of its most well-known and prized off-campus assets. Sheldon House - which sits near the intersection of Falconer St. and Lakeview Ave. and has served as a guesthouse and facility for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, JCC Board of Trustees, Sheldon House

Chamber to Honor Dr. Susan McNamar

November 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Dr. Susan McNamara as the recipient of its 2015 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award. The Award will be given at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting at noon, Friday, Dec. 11, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua Works, Fredonia Enactus, Fredonia State University of New York, Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, Susan McNamara, Todd Tranum

City Man Faces Attempted Rape Charges

November 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in jail on attempted rape charges after allegedly breaking into the home of his ex-girlfriend and assaulting her. City police say 37 year-old Jose Figueroa allegedly forced his way into an ex-girlfriend’s Baker St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Jose Figueroa, Rape, Sexual Assault

Chautauqua County Ag Forum Set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Cassadaga

November 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CASSADAGA - An event that will focus on the future of Agriculture in Chautauqua County is set to take place early next week in Cassadaga. The 2015 Chautauqua County Ag Forum is a five-hour event scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 17, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agriculture, Chautauqua County Ag Forum, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Gary Snider

JPS 2015-16 Delayed Opening/School Closing Information

November 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Now that the weather is getting colder and winter is just around the corner, Jamestown Public Schools is reminding all parents about its school closing and delay-opening policy. As a reminder to Jamestown students and their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

Body Found in Little Valley Creek Under Investigation

November 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LITTLE VALLEY, NY - Authorities in Cattaraugus County are investigating the death of man whose body was found in Little Valley Creek Tuesday afternoon. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s office says 30-year-old Kyle Michener was found in the creek … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, Kyle Michener, Little Valley Creek

Jamestown Police Find Children Living in Squalid Conditions

November 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown mother has been arrested on child endangerment charges after police found her five children living in squalor. Jamestown police were called to a home at 220 McKinley Ave. late Wednesday morning to check on the well-being of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Jamestown Police Department, Tammy Sheehan

Zuroski Reported to be Next County District Attorney

November 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that assistant Chautauqua County District Attorney John Zuroski will assume the role of DA on January 1, 2016. Zuroski will be designated as acting district attorney by outgoing DA David … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, David Foley, John Zuroski

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