Timothy WrightFREWSBURG - The embattled police chief of the town of Carroll will continue to receive pay while his domestic violence case continues. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Carroll Town Board voted Wednesday to extend … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Boys and Girls Club to Host Two Events Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - It will be a busy day later today in front of the Jamestown Boys & Girls Club. At 3 p.m. the Jamestown Historical Marker Committee will dedicate the City's 69th historical marker by the Boys & Girls Club at 62 Allen … [Read more...]
Reed Proposes Legislation Aimed at Reducing College Tuition Costs
Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning)WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has unveiled a new proposal that he says will make college education more affordable for middle class families. Reed’s proposal would require colleges and universities … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls on Federal Lawmakers to Establish National Gun Control Policy
NY Governor Andrew CuomoALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo pointedly challenged federal lawmakers Tuesday to have the "political courage" to pass a national gun control policy to stop violence stemming from the flow of illegal firearms. Cuomo's comments … [Read more...]
Comptroller Report Finds NYS on Pace for Record-Setting Year in Overtime Payments
Thomas DiNapoliALBANY - New York's state employees are on track to break the record for annual overtime, with more than $337 million booked so far. That’s according to a report released Wednesday by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who also … [Read more...]
Skelos Attorneys Request Two Charges be Dropped
Senator Dean Skelos (R-Long Island)NEW YORK - The attorneys for former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, are seeking to have two counts of a federal corruption indictment against them tossed. The attorneys also are seeking … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Jim Holler and Amy Rohler from Community Helping Hands
WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jim Holler from Trinity Guitars and Amy Rohler from Community Helping Hands. MOBILE USERS: CLICK TO LISTEN Jim offers details for the 2015-16 season of the Back Room Radio Hour, which … [Read more...]
Group of Residents Oppose Plan to Sell Prendergast Art Collection
JAMESTOWN - A group of concerned city residents are calling on the Prendergast Library to preserve its historic art collection rather than sell it. Library officials are currently looking into the possibility of selling some of the classic artwork … [Read more...]
Dr. Joan Maloof, Founder and Director of Old-Growth Forest Network, Speaks at JCC
Joan MaloofJAMESTOWN - Every county in the United States should have its own old growth forest. That was the message Tuesday night from Dr. Joan Maloof, author and founder and director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, speaking at Jamestown … [Read more...]
Three Charged Following Investigation into Meth Production
Left to Right: Donald King, Amanda Penhollow, Richard Philbrick.JAMESTOWN - City police have shut down another meth lab in the city. According to police captain Robert Samuelson, three individuals were taken into custody Tuesday after police … [Read more...]
