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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel to be Shown Wednesday Night at Reg Lenna

June 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Wes Anderson's comedy, The Grand Budapest Hotel, screens one night on Wednesday, June 4 at 8 p.m. at Reg Lenna Center For The Arts. The Grand Budapest Hotel, recounts the adventures a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Movies at the Reg, Ralph Fiennes, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Tilda Swinton, Wes Anderson

Florida Man Charged with Murder After Intentionally Hitting State Trooper

May 30, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BINGHAMTON - A Florida man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a New York State Trooper near Binghamton. State Trooper Christopher Skinner died instantly after he was intentionally hit by a car being driven by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Almond Upton, Christopher Skinner, New York State Police

Organizers Host Rally in Fredonia to Show Solidarity for Carriage House Employees

May 30, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - A large group of community leaders, labor organizers and local residents were in Fredonia on Thursday afternoon to show their support and solidarity for more than 400 workers who’ve already lost or will be losing their job at the Carriage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carriage House, ConAgra Foods, Vince Horrigan

Volunteers Still Needed for Construction at Lillian Dickson Park on Saturday

May 30, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Volunteers are still needed to help with the construction of new playground equipment at Lillian Dickson Park on Falconer Street. The Friends of Lillian Dickson Park group will be meeting on Saturday and working throughout the day to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Friends of Lillian Dickson Park, Lillian Dickson Park

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire: Infinity’s Inaugural Local Artist Showcase

May 30, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An event that showcases local artists while also raising funds for an arts education program is taking place this weekend in downtown Jamestown. Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. is hosting its first ever Local Artist Showcase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Gary Madar, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Local Artist Showcase, Shane Hawkins

Cornell Appointment Fails by 10 to 7 vote

May 29, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has voted against the appointment of Jamestown Democrat Chuck Cornell to fill a recently vacated seat in District 12. Earlier this month, Cornell was selected by Democrats in his district to fill the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Scudder, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chuck Cornell, Chuck Nazzaro, David Himelein, David Wilfong, Fred Larson, George Borrello, Janet Keefe, John Hemmer, John Runkle, Keith Ahlstrom, Lisa Vanstrom, Mark Tarbrake, Norman Green, Paula DeJoy, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, Ron Lemon, Shaun Heenan, Terry Niebel

Man Killed in Carroll Farming Accident

May 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ORIGINALLY POSTED: 8:13 a.m. UPDATED: 9:28 a.m. with correct last name of deceased provided. CARROLL - A farming accident has claimed the life of a man in the town of Carroll. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 37 year-old Michael McCray … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Frewsburg Fire Department, Michael McCray, Michael Wright

Sinclairville Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charges

May 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - A Sinclairville man is facing charges related to child molestation. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 53-year-old Randy Daughenbaugh was arrested Tuesday after allegedly facilitating a sexual act and making inappropriate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County, Child Protective Services, Randy Daughenbaugh

19 Animals Taken from Local Wildlife Sanctuary

May 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - A wildlife sanctuary in central Chautauqua County is seeing several of its exotic animals being removed from its care. According to media reports, JNK's Call of the Wild Sanctuary in Sinclairville had 19 exotic animals – including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: JNK's Call of the Wild Sanctuary, New York State Police

Cornell Appointment on Agenda for May County Legislature Meeting

May 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session Wednesday night in Mayville. Among the items to be acted on is the appointment of Democrat Chuck Cornell of Jamestown to Legislative district 12. Cornell, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chuck Cornell, Fred Larson

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