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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Sees Sharp Increase in Drug Arrests, Confiscations Between 2013 and 2014

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The latest crime numbers are out for the city of Jamestown and they show that drugs have grown to be an even bigger issue for law enforcement in 2014, compared to 2013. READ OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY 2014 ANNUAL REPORT FIND PAST … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, fentanyl, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, Marijuana, methamphetamine

Former Ellicott Town Court Clerk to Appear in Court Oct. 19

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - A former town of Ellicott Court Clerk who’s accused of allegedly taking more than $30,00 in court funds will appear in court on Oct. 19 to answer to her charges. The Post-Journal says 40 year-old Jennifer Piazza has pleaded not guilty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Jennifer Piazza, Town of Ellicott Court

Frewsburg Man Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Fleeing from Police on Motorcycle

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - A Frewsburg man faces multiple charges after he reportedly fled from police on his motorcycle and then later filed a false report that his bike was stolen. Lakewood Busti police say the incident took place on Tuesday when 25 year-old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Police Report, Sean Wilburn

Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for Friday at Downtown Development Location

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and G. Patti Development, LLC will host a ground breaking ceremony this afternoon at the First National Bank Building (former M&T bank) on the corner of Main Street and Third Street. According … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: First National Bank, G. Patti Development, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, M&T Bank

Jamestown Airport Location for Emergency Response Drills

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport Robert H. Jackson Field will be hosting its required emergency response exercise on Saturday. Fluvanna Fire Department, Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services and Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Airport

Main St. Parking Ramp Closing on Monday for Renovations

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials say the Parking Ramp located at Main and Second Streets in Downtown Jamestown will be closed beginning Monday, September 21, 2015 until Sunday, October 18, 2015 to facilitate updates to the Ramp. Lease holders should … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Main St. parking Ramp

[LISTEN] Reg Lenna Goes Green with Sing Along with The Muppet Movie

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will be the home to the biggest movie sing-along in the area when IBEX Puppetry presents Sing Along with The Muppet Movie on September 19 at 2 p.m. MOBILE USERS: LISTEN HERE The 1979 film will show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sing Along with the Muppet Movie

Haudenosaunee Artists to open See Our World at 3rd on 3rd Gallery September 18.

September 18, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Native Roots Artists Guild of Salamanca is opening a new art show in 3rd On 3rd Gallery at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Haudenosaunee Artists: See Our World opens September 18 with a public reception at 7 p.m. The show will remain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: 3rd on 3rd Gallery, All Decks on Hand, Debra Eck, Haudenosaunee, New York State Council on the Arts

Library Board to Discuss, Likely Act on Selling Portion of Art Collection Thursday Afternoon

September 17, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Large number of people are expected to be on hand Thursday at the James Prendergast Library when its board of trustees is expected to act on deaccessioning several pieces of valuable artwork. The library board has been discussing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dianne Soule, Greg Rabb, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council, Lily Grice, Mary Prendergast, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Tina Scott

City Man Arrested for Allegedly Making Meth in Apartment

September 17, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local authorities have arrested a city man for allegedly making methamphetamine. According to a news release from the Jamestown Police Department, on Tuesday neighbors called the police to report smoke coming from a trash can outside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Jamestown Police Department, Kyle Moore, Meth Lab, methamphetamine, Police Report

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