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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Humane Society Raises $34,200 in Walk 4 Paws Fundraiser

October 15, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) is pleased to announce the totals from their tenth annual Walk 4 Paws fundraiser. Team fundraising, individual fundraising, Tag Days money collection weekends, sponsorship and other various … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua Institution, Ellie Hartnagel, Flarfy’s Family, Walk 4 Paws

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Pat Morris from CODE, Inc.

October 14, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The executive director of CODE Inc. - which manages several low income housing units in Jamestown including the Appleyard Terrace apartments on E Second Street – is addressing some misconceptions about the organization. Pat Morris is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Appleyard Terrace, CODE Inc., Community Matters, Pat Morris

City Police Make Arrest Following CVS Hold-Up

October 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested an unidentified male after he allegedly tried to rob the CVS pharmacy and convenience store  in Brooklyn Square late Sunday night. According to a media release, city police were called to the CVS at the corner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CVS, Jamestown Police Department, Robbery

Two Charged with Meth Production Following Investigation into Stolen ATV

October 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two city residents have been charged with making methamphetamine and child endangerment following an investigation into a stolen four-wheeler that took place over the weekend. City police were investigating a report of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Jamestown Police Department, Jospeh Casel, Kristen Nelson, methamphetamine

Three Arrested Friday on Heroin-Related Charges

October 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Three Four people were arrested last Friday on charges related to selling and trafficking heroin in the city. Jamestown police say raids took place just after 10 a.m. at 6 Winsor Street, 10 Winsor Street, and 563 East 2nd Street. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Angel Cruz, Angel Ortiz-Rodriguez, Drug Bust, Ezequiel Villafane-Nazario, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, Zuleyka Fuentes-Cruz

Lucy Grape Stomp, Half Marathon Draws Record Numbers

October 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It was a record-setting weekend in downtown Jamestown as organizers with the Lucy Desi Center for Comedy celebrated one of the most memorable comedy scenes in television history. Over 1200 people descended on W. Second Street in downtown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Newhart, Chautauqua Striders, Grape Stomp, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K, Univera Healthcare

William Tucker Appointed New Manager of Airports and Parks

October 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The man who’s served as the executive director of the Southwestern NY Chapter of the American Red Cross the past several years has been tapped to be the new manager of the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. Last week County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Bill Tucker, Chautauqua County Airport, George Spanos

St. Susan Center Introduces New Executive Director

October 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The St. Susan Center in Jamestown has announced its new executive director. On Friday the St. Susan’s board of directors announced Jeffrey Smith replace Sue Colwell as the new executive director, starting in November. Smith is a native … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jeffrey Smith, St. Susan Center, Sue Colwell

Organizers Finalize Planning for Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K Weekend, Featuring Bob Newhart

October 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s promising to be a full weekend of events and activities for all ages with the Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K set to take place in downtown Jamestown this weekend. The event will include races on both Saturday and Sunday, an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Bob Newhart, Chautauqua Striders, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Smackdab, Southern Tier Xpress, Univera Healthcare

[LISTEN] Teresi Presents $34.7 Million Budget, Contains 2.86 Percent Increase in Tax Rate

October 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is calling for a $34.7 million budget next year that would include a 2.86 percent increase in the property tax rate. On Wednesday afternoon, Teresi presented his 2015 spending plan, which contains a spending increase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: 2015 City Budget, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi

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