Heroin Linked to Three ODs, At Least One Fatal JAMESTOWN, NY (Friday, Feb. 27, 2015) - Police Agencies throughout Chautauqua County are warning the public of three heroin overdoses that occurred Friday due to the consumption of heroin that is … [Read more...]
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County Residents Should Be Prepared for Possible Flooding Starting Next Week
MAYVILLE, NY (Feb. 27, 2015) - Heavy rain and warmer temperatures - combined with the enormous amount of snow we’ve received this winter - are cause for concern related to flooding. That's according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health … [Read more...]
Americans Pickers TV Show to Film in Chautauqua County
[February 27, 2015] Chautauqua County is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series American Pickers throughout New York. Filming will begin next month. American … [Read more...]
James(Hockey)town Marathon to Benefit WCA Begins Tonight at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena
JAMESTOWN - Hockey will be taking center stage in downtown Jamestown this weekend. The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena’s 24 Hour James(Hockey)town Event will get underway tonight at 7 pm and continue for 24 hours – with not only more than two dozen … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Joins 11 Other Senators in Introducing Campus Sexual Assault Legislation
WASHINGTON – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is working with 11 other senators in introducing a strengthened version of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act. According to Gillibrand, the bill would flip the current incentives of a broken system … [Read more...]
Governor Calls for Uniform Sexual Assault Policies for All College Campuses
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced details of the wide-raging “Enough is Enough” campaign – which pushes for the passage of the Governor’s legislation combatting sexual assault on college campuses. Earlier this year, the … [Read more...]
State Senate Passes Legislation Restricting Sex Offenders Near Pre-K Programs
ALBANY – Following a comprehensive investigation by the New York State Senate Coalition that resulted in a report detailing numerous sex offenders living near Pre-K and Kindergarten facilities, the New York Senate closed loopholes in existing laws … [Read more...]
Irish Music to Fill Reg Lenna on Sunday, March 8
JAMESTOWN - Irish music group, Caladh Nua, will perform at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Sunday, March 8 at 7 p.m. Coming from southern Ireland, the quintet performs traditional Irish music with a contemporary flair. The group - comprised of … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock & Roll Rundown – February 26 to March 29
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – FEB 26 Rolling Hills Radio featuring Susan Rozler and Marla Harris – … [Read more...]
County Executive Pushes for Sales Tax Increase in State of the County Address
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive Vince Horrigan says a sales tax increase is the best way to provide property tax relief for residents while also closing a $5.7 million budget gap in 2016. Horrigan made his comments while delivering his 2015 … [Read more...]
