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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Dunkirk Man Charged Following Saturday Night Assault in Town of Poland

June 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

POLAND - A Dunkirk man is in the county jail following an assault investigation that took place Saturday night in the town of Poland. Sheriff deputies say 37 year-old Dennis Wallace is accused of going to a home on Eccles Rd., assaulting a person … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Child Endangerment, Dennis Wallace

Third Street Bridge Slated for Repair Work Starting June 1

June 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Motorists on the west side of town who use the third street bridge will want to give themselves a little extra time heading into and out of downtown Jamestown. City DPW Director Jeff Lehman has announced that that beginning this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Veterans Memorial Bridge, Jeff Lehman, New York State Department of Transportation, Third Street Bridge

Hispanic Coalition Announces Employment Exploration Event for Tuesday, June 2

June 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Hispanic Coalition of Chautauqua County is partnering with local employers to hold two Employment Exploration Events in the county. The first event will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gateway Train Station, Hispanic Coalition of Chautauqua County

County Executive Breakfast Event to Take Place June 5 in Fredonia.

June 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual County Executive breakfast this coming Friday, June 5 in Fredonia. The event will take place at SUNY Fredonia’s Williams Center and will feature County Executive Vince … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, State University of New York at Fredonia, Vince Horrigan

Jamestown Audubon’s Nature Photo Contest Deadline is June 30

June 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The deadline is drawing near for submitting photographs to the Audubon Nature Center’s 2015 Nature Photography Contest. Now in its seventh year, the photo contest helps fulfill Audubon’s mission of connecting people with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Nature Photography Contest

WRFA Great American Picnic is Sunday at Southern Tier Brewing Company

May 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN _ The annual Great American Picnic fundraising event for WRFA will take place Sunday at Southern tier Brewing Company. Featuring three hours of music with the theme of 'Music from the Motor City" - the Great American Picnic will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dennis Drew, Dirt Track Racing, Djava + 1, Erickson Peterson and Peters, Great American Picnic, Ken Hardley, Preach Freedom & Connect, Southern Tier Brewing Co., The Bogarts, The Distractions, Thee Audience, WRFA

Street Jam, Relay for Life, ArtBurn and More Make for Busy Weekend in Jamestown

May 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s going to be a busy weekend of events and activities for the greater Jamestown area, with something for everyone taking place both Saturday and Sunday! In addition to WRFA's Great American Picnic on Sunday - several other noteworthy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Active Artists Alliance, Jamestown Jammers, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Relay for Life, Street JAM

Reed to Host Manufacturing Seminar in Jamestown on Thursday

May 28, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An effort to promote regional manufacturing while also working to identify various growth opportunities for local businesses is taking place today in Jamestown. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will be in town throughout today to host … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Collins, Cummins, Fred Hochberg, Glenn Thompson, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturing Summit, Tom Reed

Jamestown Man Arrested on Heroin Charges Following Police Chase

May 28, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested for possessing a large amount of heroin while also leading police on a chase Wednesday afternoon. Jamestown police say 36-year-old Juan Velazquez was spotted early Wednesday afternoon speeding through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, Juan Velasquez

County Health Officials Declare Water Safe to Drink in Forestville

May 28, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The water in Forestville is safe to drink. That’s according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, which received water testing results from the New York State Department of Health for the Village of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Forestville

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