A Mayville woman has been arrested and charged by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office for her alleged involvement in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Sheriff Deputies arrested 27-year-old Sara Tolbert Monday afternoon at a residence in … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, Jan. 2015 Interview
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi into the studio for the Jan. 8, 2015 episode of Community Matters. Mayor Teresi discusses the details of a $3,000,000 bonding proposal that is currently being … [Read more...]
Rally for Equitable Public School Funding Takes Place at State Capital
ALBANY - Labor leaders and activists rallied hundreds of people in support of public education at he state Capital Monday afternoon, calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers to close what speakers described as a growing gap between affluent and … [Read more...]
Conlan to Serve as Keynote Speaker for 2015 CSHOF Induction Banquet
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has announced the keynote speaker of for the 2015 Induction banquet – scheduled for Feb. 16. Hall officials say Former Buffalo Bill and recent College Football Hall of Fame inductee Shane Conlan will … [Read more...]
$3,000,000 Bonding Discussion Continues Monday Night at City Hall
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will continue its review and discussion of a $3,000,000 bonding proposal when it meets tonight in city hall. The bonding plan is being put forward to help pay for equipment purchases as well as several emergency … [Read more...]
Attractors Prepare for Doors Open Jamestown on Jan. 17
JAMESTOWN - An annual event designed to promote various attractions and destinations throughout the Jamestown area is less than a week away. Doors Open Jamestown 2015 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different participants. … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Highlight Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable for New Yorkers
WASHINGTON - A recent report has New York State ranked last in the country when it comes to the cost of child care, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by elected officials in Washington. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand had planned to make several stops in … [Read more...]
Reed, House of Representatives Approve Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation
WASHINGTON - Despite the likelihood of a presidential veto, the House of Representatives late last week passed a bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The vote was 266-153, with more than two dozen Democrats joining nearly … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Remembering Governor Mario Cuomo
A tribute to former Governor Mario Cuomo, narrated by his son, Governor Andrew Cuomo. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Spared the Brunt of Latest Lake Effect Snow Storm
BUFFALO - A lake effect snow warning remains in effect for much of Western New York – including Chautauqua County – until 1 p.m. Saturday. However, the forecast is calling for the heaviest amounts of snow to fall north of the Jamestown area, … [Read more...]
