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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Movies at the Reg to Feature Jaws Wednesday Night, July 1

July 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 1975 movie classic, Jaws, will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts  for one night only on Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Jaws, Movies at the Reg, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Summer Bandshell Concert Series Continues Wednesday Night at 7 p.m.

July 1, 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 1. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park.   This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

City Summer Playground Program Now Underway

July 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department is pleased to announce another season of the Summer Playground Program. Alyssa Leathers of Jamestown will be serving her first year as the Playground Program Recreation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyssa Leathers, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Summer Playground Program

Charges Will Likely be Filed Against Driver in Fatal Accident

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

NORTH HARMONY - The investigation continues into a fatal car crash that took place this past weekend in North Harmony. The crash took place Saturday night on Butts Rd. and led to the death of the passenger – 23 year old Darrin Power of Elma. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Darin Power, David Foley, Fatal Accident, Joe Gerace, Patrick Grimm

Two Charged Following Stolen Check Investigation

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two local residents have been arrested by state police for their alleged involvement in steeling and forging several checks from a local business. According to state police, 31 year-old Eric Woolschlager and 26 year-old Ashley Johnson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashley Johnson, Eric Woolschlager, Forgery, Heroin, Larceny, New York State Police, Police Report

State Police in Warren Seek Public’s Help in Finding Bank Robbery Suspect

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WARREN COUNTY, PA - State Police in Pennsylvania are continuing their search for the man who allegedly robbed two PNC Banks this past week – with one of the robberies happening in Sugar Grove, just south of the state line. Police say the suspect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Pennsylvania State Police, PNC Bank, Robbery, Sugar Grove

City Council Receives Grant to Install Street Surveillance Cameras

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Areas of downtown Jamestown will be under video surveillance thanks to a $112,000 grant from the local Johnson Foundation. Monday night the city council approved a resolution to accept the funding and install the street security … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Johnson Foundation, Video Surveillance

Governor: Medicaid Spending Per Person Reaches 13-year Low

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that New York’s Medicaid spending per person dropped to a 13 year low over the past 12 months. Cuomo said the significant spending decrease, which he claims has resulted in billions of dollars of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Andrew Cuomo, Medicaid, Medicaid Redesign Team

Jammers Offering Free Admission to Important Tuesday Night Home Game

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jammers are giving away free tickets to Tuesday's “First-Half Season Title” game against the West Virginia Miners. According to team officials, a win Tuesday by the Jammers guarantees the team a playoff spot and home field … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Jammers, Russell Diethrick Park, West Virginia Miners

One Dead Following North Harmony Auto Accident

June 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

NORTH HARMONY, NY - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies are continuing their investigation into a weekend motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a passenger and put the driver in the hospital. Police say 24 year old Patrick Grimm of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Darrin Power, Fatal Accident, Patrick Grimm, Police Report

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