JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi say passenger train service could once again return to the city. On Monday night, Teresi updated the Jamestown City Council on the steps that would be required to bring an excursion train service into the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Reed: Congress Likely to go with Short-Term Solution to Address Transportation Funding
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers in Washington are busy this week trying to hammer out a plan that will provide spending for federal highway projects following August 1, when the money in the current federal Highway Trust Fund is set to run out. But despite … [Read more...]
Carroll Police Chief to Appear in Court on July 27
LEON, NY - The embattled police chief of the town of Carroll is set to appear in court at the end of this month to answer to an assault charge. Chief Tim Wright, who was charged earlier this month with 3rd degree assault following a State Police … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Gregory Rabb
Originally airing Thursday, July 2, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Gregory Rabb about the recent SCOTUS ruling on marriage equality and its impact on Jamestown. In addition, they discuss … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Six Residents for Welfare Fraud Totaling Over $9,000
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office is continuing its effort to crack down on welfare fraud with the arrest of six individuals in six separate investigations. According to the sheriff's office, all the investigations involved … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Teresi Faces No Opposition in Bid for Fifth Consecutive Term
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will be running unopposed for the second time in a row. The Chautauqua county Board of Elections is reporting that the Jamestown Democrat is the only person to file a petition to run for mayor. If elected, it will … [Read more...]
Randolph Native Announces Intention to Run for Congress
RANDOLPH, NY - While the 2015 election is still more than three-and-a-half months away, one area resident is already turning his sites on the 2016 general election. Democrat John Plumb has announced his intention to run for Congress for New York’s … [Read more...]
Next Narcan Training Session is Tuesday, July 14 in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is sponsoring a free opioid overdose response (Narcan) training on Tuesday, July 14 at 4 p.m. at Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC), 501 West … [Read more...]
2015 Pennies 4 Paws Reaches Fundraising Goal
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society released a final total for the 2015 Pennies 4 Paws campaign. The community, local businesses and the five radio stations of Media One Group helped raise a record high $32,439.58 for the shelter’s … [Read more...]
Tickets for Reg Lenna 2015-16 Season Now on Sale
JAMESTOWN - The first five events in the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts 2015-2016 season are now on sale. The shows include: SEPT. 9, 2015 - Sing Along with The Muppet Movie OCT. 17, 2015 - award-winning actor Frank Ferrante in the one-man … [Read more...]
