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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Council Begins Work on Tough Budget Monday Night

October 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will begin the process of reviewing the 2016 budget when it meets Monday night in city hall. City officials will hold budget deliberations starting at 6:30 p.m., when they’ll begin discussion on the mayor’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 City Budget, Community Matters, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi

Planetary Being Shown Monday

October 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The documentary film Planetary will be shown Monday night as the next selection in Jamestown Community College’s Endangered Earth film series. The series, sponsored by JCC’s sustainability program, college program committee, Earth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Earth Awareness Club, Endangered Earth Film Series, Hultquist Library, Jamestown Community College, Planetary

Victim in Sunday Night Shooting Uncooperative with Police

October 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Police Department were called to WCA Hospital Sunday Night after a shooting victim had walked into the hospital for treatment. According to a release sent out by Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Robert Samuelson, Shooting, WCA Hospital

Dunkirk Man Dies After Crashing Vehicle During Police Chase

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - State police in Fredonia say a Dunkirk man died Thursday night after crashing his car while fleeing from police. According to a police report, State Troopers received information on 23 year-old Bryan A. Willis from the City of Dunkirk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bryan Willis, Dunkirk Police Department, Fatal Accident, New York State Police, Pursuit

State Police Investigate Death of 18-Year-Old Found in Creek Bed

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

POMFRET - Authorities in northern Chautauqua County are investigating the death of an 18-year-old after his body was found in a creek bed Thursday afternoon. New York State Police in Fredonia say 18 year-old Jacob Schuk was apparently accidentally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jacob Schuk, New York State Police

Jamestown Police Arrest City Man Following Stabbing Investigation

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have made an arrest in a stabbing that took place early Thursday morning, Oct. 15. According to city police, officers responded to a stabbing incident at 2:08 a.m. Thursday in the area of 283 Fairmount Ave. Responding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Eric Barbee, Jamestown Police Department, Police Report, Stabbing

Two Charged Following Friday Morning Drug Investigation in City

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have arrested two individuals following an investigation to the sales and trafficking of drugs in the city. According to police, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and the New York State Police CNET team executed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crack Cocaine, Drug Arrest, Drug Investigation, Drug Raid, Lorilynn Moriarty, Steven Edmund

Officials Announce Addition of Traffic Security Cameras in Jamestown

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has expanded the number of traffic security cameras in operation throughout the city. On Thursday afternoon Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings was joined by mayor Sam Teresi and Johnson Foundation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: DFT Communications, Harry Snellings, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Police Department, John Sellstrom, Johnson Foundation, Sam Teresi

Groucho Marx comes alive at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on October 17

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Legendary comedian, Groucho Marx, comes back to hilarious life on October 17 at 8 p.m. when acclaimed Broadway actor, Frank Ferrante brings An Evening with Groucho to Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Award-winning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: An Evening with Groucho, Frank Ferrante, Groucho Marx, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Officials Announce Details of North Main Street Corridor Improvement Study

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN - A study will soon be underway to determine what improvements can be made to one of the busiest corridors leading into downtown Jamestown. On Thursday the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation held a press conference at the Clark Patterson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Housing Trust, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Clark Patterson Lee Design Professionals, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Joe Rollman, Marie Carrubba, North Main Street Corridor Improvement Plan, Northwest Savings Bank, Peter Lombardi, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Unite North Main

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