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 Thursday, October 16 Alex Kates – Yesterday’s Lounge – … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Monofrax Strike Will Continue
FALCONER - It appears the workers’ strike at RHI Monofrox in Falconer will continue. Management and union leaders met Wednesday to negotiate a new contract but were unable to reach an agreement. Workers are upset with the company limiting several … [Read more...]
PSC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed National Fuel Pipeline on Oct. 23 in Fredonia
FREDONIA - The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public hearings on October 23rd in Fredonia, dealing with a natural gas pipeline that will bring fuel to the NRG plant in Dunkirk. The purpose of the hearing is to allow … [Read more...]
Robertson Campaign Raises $515,000 in Third Quarter
ITHACA - Wednesday was the deadline for candidates in the 2014 federal election to submit their third quarter fundraising statements to the Federal Election Commission. According to organizers from the Martha Robetson Campaign, the Tompkins County … [Read more...]
Fifth Street Reopens to Traffic
JAMESTOWN - Motorists in Jamestown will once again find it easier to drive from the west side to downtown. On Wednesday Mayor Sam Teresi and the Department of Public Works have announced that West Fifth St., from Fairmount Avenue to Washington … [Read more...]
Application Period Starts for LIHEAP Funding
ALBANY - New York residents who need assistance to help pay for their home heating bills this winter can now apply for the latest round of federal funding. On Wednesday U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the release of … [Read more...]
Portland Woman Dies After SUV Struck by Train
PORTLAND - An accident involving an SUV being struck by a train in the north county has claimed the life of a Portland woman. Several news outlets are reporting this morning that 68 year-old Phyllis Poloncarz was the only person in a vehicle that … [Read more...]
Coggins Trial Resumes Wednesday Morning in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Day number five of the Davide Coggins double murder trial takes place Wednesday in Mayville. Coggins is accused of organizing the home invasion and subsequent murder of Gordon and Joyce Skinner of Frewsburg in April 2013. Three other … [Read more...]
RHI Monofrax Management, Workers Meeting Wednesday to Discuss New Contract
FALCONER - The strike continues at RHI Monofrax in Falconer, with management and union leaders expected to meet today to try and work out their differences. More than 130 employees went on strike on Sept. 29 after refusing to accept terms of a new … [Read more...]
Reed Announces Endorsement from Labor Group
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has earned some new endorsements in his bid for reelection, including his first endorsement from an organized labor group. On Tuesday, Reed announced that he has earned the endorsements of the … [Read more...]
