JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have charged a city woman after an investigation into the sale of Heroin and it’s the second time in just two months that she’s been arrested on drug charges. City police say 28 year old Leslie Rodriguez was charged … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County to Have Second Family Court Judge Starting in 2015
ALBANY - Chautauqua County Will be getting a second family court judge to help deal with a growing case load. Senator Cathy Young says that an agreement has been reached between the State Senate and Assembly to double the county’s number of Family … [Read more...]
JCC Tuition to Increase 4.5 Percent in Upcoming School Year
JAMESTOWN - Students at Jamestown Community College will see their tuition go up during the 2014-2015 school year. The JCC Board of Trustees earlier this week approved the nearly $35.4 million budget for next school year, which includes a spending … [Read more...]
Infinity to Move to New Location Later this Year
JAMESTOWN - Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. will be moving into a new location by the end of this year. On Wednesday, officials with the regional arts and music education program announced plans to relocate from Infinity’s current home … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Executive Director, Local Author Featured on This Week’s ‘Community Matters’ Program
JAMESTOWN - Renovation work at the James Prendergast Library is now underway. On this week's Community Matters program (June 19, 2014), we’ll talk with Prendergast Executive Director Tina Scott to get an update on the project, as well as learn more … [Read more...]
WRFA to Broadcast from the Farmers Market Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - WRFA will once again be on location at the Universa Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market this afternoon. We’ll be at the market from noon until 1 p.m. to talk about all that is happening at the market and also do several interviews with … [Read more...]
Federal Representatives Urge President to Send FEMA Aid to Help Pay for Flood Damages from May Storm
WASHINGTON - New York’s representatives in Washington are calling on President Barack Obama to take swift action on a request for federal aid to help pay for damages caused by last month’s flooding. In a joint media release, Senator Charles … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Awards $10,000 to Red Cross
JAMESTOWN - During a rain filled spring that left many throughout the Chautauqua region underwater, the American Red Cross of Southwestern New York responded by providing residents shelter and flood clean up kits. To assist with future flooding … [Read more...]
WCA Announces 2014 Nurse of Distinction
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital is pleased to announce that Senior Staff Nurse Patricia McKinney was named the “2014 Nurse of Distinction” at a special breakfast held in celebration of National Nurses Week. WCA Hospital awards the distinction to an … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Approve Bill That Increases Penalties Against Illegal Sale of Ivory, Rhino Horns
ALBANY - Officials in Albany want to put a stop to the illegal selling of ivory and rhinoceros horns in New York State. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with legislative leaders on a bill to restrict the market for ivory … [Read more...]
