Community Matters Recorded on Sept. 12, 2014 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Studio Theater in Jamestown, NY. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample moderates a roundtable discussion on economic development in Jamestown, NY. The show … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Wells Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2010 Death of Fredonia Woman
MAYVILLE - The Fredonia man who was found guilty earlier this year of beating and stabbing his elderly neighbor to death has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. On Monday Chautauqua County Judge John Ward delivered the maximum sentence to 41 … [Read more...]
Coggins Double Murder Trial Begins Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court
MAYVILLE - Opening statements in the Davide Coggins double murder trial will take place this morning in Chautauqua County Court. Jury selection for the trail wrapped up last week with the addition of a 12th juror and four alternates. The jury will … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Considering 5 Percent Increase in Garbage Fees for 2015
JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting this morning that Jamestown residents may see an increase in garbage rates starting in 2015. According to the article, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities held a work session on Monday and discussed … [Read more...]
Eight Regional Restaurants to Participate in 2014 Dining Out for Life on Tuesday
BUFFALO - Area residents are being encouraged to stop by any one of eight participating restaurants for lunch and/or dinner Tuesday to supported local HIV and AIDS programs and awareness. The annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser for Evergreen … [Read more...]
Officials Dedicate Airport as Greater Chautauqua Airport Robert H. Jackson Field
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown has a new name. On Saturday local officials held a ceremony at the airport to recognize its new name as the The Greater Chautauqua Airport Robert H. Jackson Field. The airport is named for … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested Following Saturday Shooting
JAMESTOWN - A city man is in police custody following a weekend shooting in the city. Jamestown police say 29 year-old Demetrius McBride was arrested Saturday following an investigation into a shooting that took place at 177 Barrows St. at about … [Read more...]
Police Charge City Man Following Domestic Incident at Intersection
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested late Saturday afternoon following a domestic incident that took place near the intersection of Main and Eighth Streets in the city. City police say 26 year-old Steven Edmond is accused of holding an … [Read more...]
Time Warner to Feature History of Local Baseball Interviews Starting Oct. 13
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame and Time Warner Cable will partner to air a series of videos chronicling the history of baseball in the Jamestown area. The videos will be presented on Time Warner Cable’s local access channel 19 beginning … [Read more...]
With Jury Selection Complete, Coggins Murder Trial to Begin on Tuesday
MAYVILLE - The Davide Coggins double murder trial will begin next Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Chautauqua County Court. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which said that jury selection for the trail wrapped up on Thursday with the addition of … [Read more...]
