SALAMANCA - A highly potent mix of heroin is the likely cause of at least four separate overdoses in Salamanca, one of which was fatal. According to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the overdoses all occurred within a 24-hour period between … [Read more...]
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Celoron Officials say Lucy Statue will Remain in County, Seeking Help for New Statue Project
CELORON - The Village of Celoron will keep the controversial statue of Lucille Ball in southern Chautauqua County. During a special work session on Saturday morning, village officials agreed that the best place for the statue is here in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Budget Recap
Originally airing Thursday, April 16, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample provides a recap of the 2015-16 budget process for the Jamestown Public Schools District in Jamestown, NY. School officials are considering a $77.6 million … [Read more...]
Corry, PA Woman Charged with Murder in Death of Warren Woman
WARREN, PA - A Corry, Pennsylvania woman has been charged with criminal homicide following the beating death of a Warren woman that took place Wednesday. According to a report in the Erie Times-News, 27-year-old Danielle Craker of Corry is being … [Read more...]
Still No Arrests on One-Year Anniversary of Beating Death of Baby
JAMESTOWN - Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the beating death of a 16-month old Jamestown child, with no arrests yet to be made in the case. Nayla Hodnett was taken to WCA hospital the night of April 16, 2014 by her, before being flown to … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Wanted in Pennsylvania for Counterfeiting Money
WARREN, PA - Felony warrants have been issued for the arrest of two city residents wanted for allegedly passing counterfeit $50 bills at the Warren County Fair last August. Warren-based state police are looking for 28-year-old Jordan T. Adams and … [Read more...]
The Jamestown Jammers Will Host a Job Fair on April 22
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Jammers are hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 22 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 525 Falconer St. in Jamestown. “This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in … [Read more...]
Jamestown BOE Looks to Restore Four Positions in 2015-16 Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board is inching closer to completing a budget for next school year, but there’s still some work left to be done. On Wednesday the school board spent over two and a half hours reviewing the tentative $77.6 million … [Read more...]
Winners Announced for First Contest Period of I Love CHQ Video Challenge
MAVYILLE - Chautauqua County officials have announced the three winners for the first contest period of the I Love CHQ Challenge video contest, which concluded on March 31, 2015. Winners were Tracie DeMotte, Roslin Smith, and David Saxton; who are … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center Annual Basket Fair is Saturday at JCC
JAMESTOWN - St. Susan Center will hold its 12th Annual Spring Ahead Basket Fair on Saturday, April 18 at Jamestown Community College's Physical Education Building (Curtis Street, Jamestown NY). The event begins at 11 a.m. with three hours to check … [Read more...]
