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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Man Wanted on Meth Charges Captured in New Orleans

March 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

NEW ORLEANS - A Jamestown man wanted for allegedly making meth at separate locations in Westfield, Busti and Jamestown - the latter leading to a small explosion and fire in Jamestown - is now in police custody. The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christopher Swanson, Jamestown Police Department, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Meth Lab, methamphetamine, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, Westfield Police Department

Teens Charged For Stealing Car Following Weekend Police Pursuit

March 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - City police have charged two individuals following their alleged involvement in a car theft and police pursuit that took place early Sunday morning. According to a media release from the Jamestown Police Department, officers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Kody Rudolph, Police Report, Stolen Vehicle

Petitions Now Available for Residents Interested in Running for Jamestown School Board

March 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education Election on May 19, 2015 will be available beginning on Monday, March 30 in the Superintendent’s Office, Jamestown City School District, 197 Martin Road, Jamestown, New York. There will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan Johnson, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Laurel Lucas, School Elections

Wanted Jamestown Man Located, Three Others Charged Following Drug Bust

March 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN - An ongoing investigation into the unlawful manufacture and trafficking of methamphetamine in the Jamestown area has led to the arrest of four individuals. Jamestown police say members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executed a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aimee Hogg, Beau Jones, Brandon Smith, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Drug Arrest, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, Meth Lab, methamphetamine, New York State Police, Rocco Beardsley, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

Chautauqua County Ranks Low in Recent Public Health Study

March 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - When it comes to the health and wellness of residents, Chautauqua County ranks dead last in Western New York – and among the worse in the New York State. That’s according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County, Health Study, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute

Support Group for Families Affected by Drug Use Begin Meeting Tuesday, March 31

March 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local families who’ve seen a direct impact from the recent rise in drug use in our area now have a support group that will be providing them with help. Nar-Anon - a nationally recognized support group dedicated solely to families … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Drug Forum, Drug Addiction, Grace Almleaf, Heroin, methamphetamine, Nar-Anon, Opioid Addiction

Schumer Calls on Obama Administration to Commit More Funding for West Valley Cleanup

March 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Schumer is once again calling on the Obama Administration to make the complete cleanup of the West Valley Demonstration project in Cattaraugus County a top priority. On Thursday Schumer met with, Monica Regalbuto, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Charles Schumer, Monica Regalbuto, West Valley Demonstration Project, West Valley Site

Schumer Continues Push for Rail Safety

March 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Senator Charles E. Schumer is gaining some allies in his effort to strengthen regulations regarding the transportation of crude oil over the country’s railways – some of which run through Chautauqua County. On Thursday Schumer announced that – for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Crude Oil, Kirsten Gillibrand, Office of Management and Budget, Rail Safety

Meet the Artist Reception for 3rd on 3rd Gallery Exhibit is Saturday

March 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Erie, Pennsylvania-based Jodi S. Hopper and Elena Thomas from Birmingham, England will display their art in a new show, Worn, in 3rd on 3rd Gallery at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts in Jamestown from March 23 through April 30. A public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3rd on 3rd Gallery, Art Show, Deb Eck, Elana Thomas, Jodi Hopper, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Whiplash Showing at Reg Lenna on Saturday, March 28 and Wednesday, April 1

March 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Oscar-nominated film, Whiplash will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. It was nominated for Academy Awards in the categories of Best Picture, Best Director and … [Read more...]

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

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