MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for a missing Lakewood man who was last seen Sunday. According to a media release sent out Monday afternoon by the sheriff’s office, 52 year-old Phillip Gibbs went … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Search Continues for Missing Cherry Creek Woman
CHERRY CREEK - Police are also continuing their search for a Cherry Creek woman who was last seen six days ago. According to police, 56-year-old Karen Christian, was last seen leaving her home at 7891 Plan Rd. in Cherry Creek during the early … [Read more...]
Two Local Road Projects to Benefit from Additional State Highway Funding
ALBANY - State highway funding announced by the governor on Monday will help to complete three different road projects in Chautauqua County. Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced resurfacing projects totaling $75 million will be completed this … [Read more...]
Local Churches, County Government Looks to Expand ‘The Open Table’ Project
MAYVILLE - Local faith communities are partnering with Chautauqua Tapestry and county government in an effort to lift local residents out of poverty through an initiative called Open Table. According to organizers, the Open Table model was first … [Read more...]
Exhibit Featuring Work of Thomas Annear Opens Tuesday at Roger Tory Peterson Institute
JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) will open its newest exhibit - National Parks and Beyond: A Solo Exhibition by Thomas Annear today, with an opening reception on Friday, June 26th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The exhibit is comprised … [Read more...]
Search for Escaped Prisoners Takes Detour in Southern Tier Before Returning to Northern New York
CLINTON COUNTY, NY - State and federal authorities searching for two convicted killers who escaped from a maximum security state prison more than two weeks ago have shifted their focus yet again. According to reports from CNN on Monday, the latest … [Read more...]
Six Charged Following Investigation into Cocaine Distribution Ring
DUNKIRK - Six people in northern Chautauqua County are facing federal charges stemming from a drug trafficking ring in Dunkirk. According to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, via the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the six men were … [Read more...]
Tobacco Sales to Minors Decreases in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - The illegal sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors saw a significant decrease in Chautauqua County in 2014. According to the county department of health and human services, only one of the 165 business that were … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan, June 2015 Interview
Airing Thursday, June 18, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample sits down and talks with new Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan to get an update on county government at the midway point of 2015. The two discuss the county's request … [Read more...]
Panebianco Named 2015 Commencement Speaker
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has announced the Commencement Speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony at Chautauqua Institution. School officials say George Panebianco, Esq. - a 1982 Jamestown High School graduate and long-time supporter of … [Read more...]
