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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

County Coroner Pay to Increase, Legislature to Review Cornell Cooperative Lease

January 20, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will begin looking into the process of raising the per diem fees for the county coroners when its administrative services committee meets Tuesday in Mayville. Currently, the per diem rate for the coroners … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Coroner, Chautauqua County Legislature, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Jay Gould

JRC, City Officials to Welcome New Studio D Catering Business to Downtown

January 20, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials will be meeting in downtown Jamestown this afternoon for the ribbon cutting of another recently opened downtown business. Studio D Catering is located on the third floor of the Chautauqua Music building at 106 E. Second … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Studio D Catering

Governor Releases 2015 Anti-Poverty Agenda

January 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2015 State of the State address is still a couple of days away, but New York’s top executive has already laid out the details for an ambitious, ten-point anti-poverty plan. On Sunday, Cuomo released details of his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Anti-Poverty Opportunity Agenda, State of the State

Ripley Man Charged Following Meth Investigation

January 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

RIPLEY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the arrest of a Ripley man following another investigation into the making and selling of methamphetamine. Authorities say 48 year old John Rowicki III was arrested early Friday night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Drug Arrest, John Rowicki III, methamphetamine, Police Report

Fredonia Man Faces Rape Charges

January 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - A Fredonia man has been charged with rape following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 21 year-old Nicholas Mooney was charged Sunday following an investigation into an alleged sex offense that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Criminal Sex Act, Nicholas Mooney, Rape

Two City Residents Face Charges Following Marijuana Bust

January 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents were arrested Friday morning following a drug investigation by local authorities. Jamestown city police say 30 year-old Mark Goldsmith and 29 year-old Peggy Sue Reese were each charged with criminal possession … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Raid, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, Marijuana, Marijuana Arrest, Mark Goldsmith, New York State Police CNET, Peggy Sue Reese

Four Sites Highlighted in New Stadium Study for Buffalo Bills

January 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A consulting firm has released its report on the best locations for a new Buffalo Bills stadium, and the top three are located in Downtown Buffalo. Time-Warner Cable news is reporting that AECOM, a consulting firm hired by the state, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AECOM, Buffalo Bills, Kim Pegula, Ralph Wilson Stadium, Terry Pegula

Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, 15 Venues Participating in 2015

January 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – Local residents and visitors will have an opportunity to discover all that Jamestown has to offer with the annual Doors Open Jamestown taking place throughout the day Saturday, January 17. Doors Open Jamestown is an annual event that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Grist Mill, Doors Open Jamestown, Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, the Fenton History Center, the Gateway Train Station, the Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary, The Reg Lenna Center For The Arts, the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute

City Officials Join Restaurant Owner to Cut Ribbon on New Downtown Business

January 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials and community leaders were on hand for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Fresco Pizza and Wings. The restaurant is located at 2 East Second Street in the first floor of the Fenton Building. The business is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fresco Pizza and Wings, Sergey Kodzayan

Two City Residents Arrested During Wednesday Drug Raid

January 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City  police have arrested two city residents on drug charges following a week-long investigation According to city police, Matthew Williams and Lauren Carlson – both 25 – were arrested 1 p.m. Wednesday at their apartment at 105 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cocaine, Drug Arrest, Drug Bust, Jamestown Police Department, Lauren Carlson, Matthew Williams

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