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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Bail Set at $1 Million for Teen Accused in Death of Toddler

July 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ASHVILLE, NY - A teenager has been charged with 1st degree manslaughter in the death of a toddler in Ashville. According to Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley, autopsy results show that two-year-old Joshua Jock Jr. died as a result of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Foley, Homicide, Joshua Jock Jr., Little Racer's Daycare, Paula Mason Reeves

2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Now Underway in Jamestown, NY

July 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - What could be the busiest weekend of the year for downtown Jamestown is ready to get underway. The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts Thursday and will continue through Sunday with dozens of events and activities directly – and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Journey Gunderson, Kelly Carlin, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Melissa Rivers, National Comedy Center, Nick Offerman, Regis Philbin, Sam Teresi

City Road Projects Slightly Behind Schedule with Road Construction Season Now Half Over

July 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The effort to repair the city streets of Jamestown is moving along. That from Jamestown Department of Public Works Director Jeff Lehman, who talked with WRFA earlier this week to provide an update on the city's 2015 Streets Improvement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Lakeview Avenue, Lakeview Avenue Reconstruction, Road Construction, Street Construction

Auer Announced as Chair of Annual United Way Campaign

July 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has started its annual fundraising effort. On Tuesday officials with the United Way announced that Hans Auer will serve as the chair of the 2015 United Way Campaign. The announcement was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hans Auer, Tory Irgang, United Way, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

[LISTEN] 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Begins Thursday with Several Featured Events

July 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is just one day away. Events for the festival begin on Thursday, featuring everything from a silent auction in the morning to a Conga workshop in the afternoon, along with a special panel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Beth Stelling, George Carlin, Harold Ramis, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, Journey Gunderson, Julian Ramis, Kelly Carlin, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Melissa Rivers, National Comedy Center, Nick Offerman, Pat McGann, Pete Lee, Violet Stiel

Investigation Continues in Toddler’s Death

July 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ASHVILLE - Investigators with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office are awaiting the results of autopsy following the suspicious death of a two year old in Ashville. According to Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace, police were called to a home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Homicide, Joe Gerace, Little Racer's Daycare

Peek’n Peak Resort to Host Web.com Tour in 2016

July 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CLYMER - Professional golf will return to Peek'n Peak Resort. On Tuesday officials with the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency joined members of Peek’n Peak to announce that the Web.com Tour will hold its LECOM Health Challenge from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Golf Channel, LECOM Health Challenge, Peek n Peak, Web.com Tour

JCC Welcomes Tunisian Students

July 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Tunisian flag has joined the flags of all nations represented by Jamestown Community College’s international students. Akram Khanfir, Raoudha Msaddek, and Walid Rhali recently brought their national flag to the college, which will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Authorities Investigate Suspicious Death of 2-Year-Old at Ashville Daycare Facility

July 28, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ASHVILLE - WIVB TV is reporting Tuesday that the death of a 2-year-old toddler in North Harmony is considered suspicious. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies and New York State Police are on the scene at Little Racer's Daycare at 5227 Rt 474 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, Little Racer's Daycare, Suspicious Death

Foley to Run for Chautauqua County Court Judge

July 28, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top prosecutor wants to be the next county court judge. District Attorney David Foley is announcing his intention to run for Chautauqua County Court Judge, following the announcement last week that current County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2015 Election, 2016 Election, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, David Foley, James Subjack, John Ward

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