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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees

December 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Board of Directors of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees who will comprise the Class of 2015. In a media release sent out Sunday, hall of fame officials announced that the 2015 inductees will be Jehuu … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Davenport, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Chuck Crist, Dan Stimson, Jack Keeney, Jehuu Caulcrick, Jim Roselle, Mel Swanson, Ramsey Riddell, Scrubby Olson, Vincent Powers

Fredonia Man Dies in One-Vehicle Accident in Pomfret

November 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Fredonia man is dead following a one-vehicle rollover accident that took place early Tuesday evening in the town of Pomfret. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 57 year old Richard Caldwell died after being ejected from his vehicle during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Accident, Fredonia Fire Department, Richard Caldwell

Jury Deliberations Expected to Begin Today in Coggins Trial

November 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Jury deliberation in the double murder trial of Davide Coggins could begin today in Chautauqua County court. Coggins is accused of leading three other men to the town of Carroll in April 2013 in order to commit a home invasion and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carroll Double Homicide, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Davide Coggins, Gordon Skinner, Joshua McCormick, Joyce Skinner, Ricky Knickerbocker, Steven Todd

Election 2014: Dems Win State-Wide Offices, GOP Sees Success in NY Senate and Across Region

November 5, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will remain in office for four more years. That after voters across New York went to the polls on Tuesday to vote for the top office in New York State – along with several other statewide, regional and local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Barrie Yochim, Beth Kresge, Cathy Young, Chautauqua County Family Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dean Skelos, Elisabeth Rankin, Eric Schneiderman, Governor of New York State, Howie Hawkins, Independent Democratic Conference, James Spann Jr., Jeff Klein, Jeffrey Piazza, John Cahill, Joseph Gerace, Martha Robertson, Michael Sullivan, Rob Astorino, Robert Antonacci, Russell Payne, Sally Jaroszynski, Smart Schools Bond Act, State Assembly, State Senate, Thomas DiNapoli, Tom Reed

Sheriff Deputies Arrest Men from Jamestown and Westfield Following Burglary Investigation

October 31, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a Jamestown man and a Westfield man following a lengthy investigation into a series of burglaries that recently took place in the Westfield and Portland areas. Investigators with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adam Robinson, Burglary, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Russell Genovese Jr.

City and Community Leaders Announce New Baseball Team for 2015 Season

October 31, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will continue to have baseball taking place at Russell Diethrick Park, starting next May. On Thursday, city officials joined community leaders and members of The Prospect League during an afternoon press … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greg Peterson, Jamestown Jammers, Kevin Rhomberg, New York Penn League, Randy Sweeney, RS Entertainment, Russ Diethrick, Russell Diethrick Park, Sam Teresi, The Prospect League

Prosecution Rests Case in Coggins Trial

October 31, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - After four weeks of testimony, the prosecution in the double murder trial of Davide Coggins has rested its case. That’s according to a report in Friday's Post-Journal, which says Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley called … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carroll Double Homicide, Chautauqua County Court, David Foley, Davide Coggins, Gordon Skinner, Joshua McCormick, Joyce Skinner, Ricky Knickerbocker, Steven Todd

Horrigan Creates Deficit Reduction Commission, Announces Members

October 31, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan announced today he has selected five Chautauqua County residents to serve on his Deficit Reduction Commission. The Deficit Reduction Commission was created by Horrigan as a way to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Nazzaro, Deficit Reduction Commission, Pierre Chagnon, Rick Johnson, Robert Gunderson, Susan Marsh, Vince Horrigan

Plenty of Halloween Events Planned for Friday Throughout Jamestown Area

October 31, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Friday Halloween and there will be plenty of event and activities happening throughout the community. For those who still go trick or treating door to door, different communities are holding different trick or treating hours. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Halloween, Halloween Fun-Fest, Trick-or-Treat Hours

The Skeleton Twins Showing Saturday Night at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

October 31, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Saturday Night Live comedians, Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig, star as troubled siblings in The Skeleton Twins, showing Saturday, November 1 and Wednesday, November 5 at 8 p.m. at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Estranged twins Maggie and … [Read more...]

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

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