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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Film Based on Life of Brian Wilson ‘Love & Mercy’ to Show at Reg Lenna

July 17, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is the main character in Love & Mercy, showing at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Love & Mercy presents an unconventional portrait … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Movies at the Reg

Clean Up Effort Continues in Wake of Tuesday Flooding, Damage Assessment Underway

July 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The effort to clean up areas of northern Chautauqua County hit hard by flooding earlier this week continues today, with county officials saying it’s likely the impacted communities will qualify for the needed federal aid to help in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Flooding, Severe Weather, Vince Horrigan

County Health Officials Seek Public’s Help Following Dog Attack at Chadakoin Park

July 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County health officials are asking for the public’s help in finding a dog involved in an attack on Tuesday at Chadakoin Park, along with a fisherman who reportedly helped the victim. According to a release from the county's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Dog Attack, Rabies Clinic

Teresi Thanks Motorists for Patience During Road Construction Season

July 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - With a large number of road and related infrastructure projects currently underway in the city, motorists are sure to see some delay in their commute from one side of town to the other. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi says that while no one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Lakeview Avenue Reconstruction, NYSDOT, Road Construction, Route 60, Sam Teresi, Sixth Street, Street Construction, Third Street, Third Street Bridge

Next Babes of Wrath Home Bout is Saturday July 18 at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena

July 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Babes of Wrath return to the flat track Saturday, July 18 to face Lehigh Valley’s Blast Furnace Betties! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the action starts at 7:30. Tickets are $10 pre-sale/$12 at the door, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Babes of Wrath, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Roller Derby

Jamestown Tech Academy Will Have Police Presence for 2015-16 School Year

July 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will be adding a second full time school resource (SRO) when school resumes in September. On Monday night, the Jamestown City Council discussed the hiring of a new police officer after it was learned that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Ray Fashano Tech Academy, School Resource Officer, Todd Isaacson

Several North County Communities Hit Hard by Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding

July 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Emergency crews were busy for much of the day on Tuesday after extreme flooding struck several communities in northern Chautauqua County. According to the National Weather Service, an estimated five inches of rain fell within a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Flooding, Severe Weather

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Mayville Burglary Investigation

July 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation involving a burglary in Mavyille. The Sheriff’s office says the burglary took place shortly before 4:30 a.m. Monday at Johnson's Pharmacy at 99 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Johnson's Pharmacy

Municipal Band to Perform a “Christmas In July” Children’s Concert at Goranson Bandshell

July 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature the Jamestown Municipal Band as directed by Rick Lundquist at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 15. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. This week’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park Women’s Club, City Summer Bandshell Concert series, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Rick Lundquist

County Officials Offer Flood Update

July 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Boil Water Order for Westfield Water Customers on Route 5 West of Walker Road Precautions to Prevent Possible Illness from Flood Waters MAYVILLE, NY - Monday night effective 11:30 p.m. Chautauqua County was hit with 5 inches of rain in a two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Flood Warning, Flood Watch, Flooding

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