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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Relocation of Buffalo Bills Could Prove Costly for Potentional Owner

April 14, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ORCHARD PARK, NY - Any new owner of the Buffalo Bills could be facing something far worse than a $400 million penalty if he wants to move the team to another market. He could also end up paying hundreds of millions in additional legal damages and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: B. Thomas Golisano, Buffalo Bills, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Gundlach, Jon Bon Jovi, Ralph Wilson Jr., Terry Pegula

JCC to Host Documentary, Discussion on Democratic Work Places

April 14, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Area residents wanting to learn more about running a business through a cooperative system will want to attend an event at Jamestown Community College later this coming Saturday. Three individuals with experience in cooperative economy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Bullfrog Films, Clinton Parker, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Joe Marriffino, Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work, Tori Kruper

Leno, Cotter Announced as Headliners for 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

April 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – One of the top names in television entertainment the past two decades will be coming to Jamestown this summer. Officials with the Lucy Desi Center for Comedy in Jamestown announced Wednesday afternoon that long-time late night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Caroline Rhea, Desi Arnaz, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jay Leno, Journey Gunderson, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Tom Benson, Tom Cotter

Marijuana Investigation Leads to Lockdown of Jamestown Junior High School

April 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Tim Mains has issued a statement regarding Washington Middle School being under lock down for one to two hours on Wednesday as local police initiated a drug investigation. According to a media … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Marijuana, Tim Mains, Washington Middle School

Westfield Police Investigate Arson

April 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Westfield Police Department is continuing its investigation into an apparent arson that took place early Wednesday morning the village of Westfield. According to the sheriff’s office, fire crews were called to an apartment house at 41 Clinton … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Fire, Westfield Police Department

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Suspicious Individual in Silver Creek Offering Ride to Child

April 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SILVER CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office is cautioning the public about a suspicious individual who approached a student walking near Silver Creek Central School Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say that just before 4 p.m. Wednesday a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Silver Creek Central School

State-wide ‘Operation Hang Up’ Initiative Starts Thursday

April 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - If you’re driving, don’t talk on your phone or text. That’s the message from New York State Police and Local Law Enforcement across New York, who will be Conducting Statewide Cell Phone and Texting While Driving Crackdown starting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, New York State Police, Operation Hang Up

Jay Leno, Tom Cotter to Headline2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

April 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - One of the top names in television entertainment the past two decades will be coming to Jamestown this summer. Officials with the Lucy Desi Center for Comedy in Jamestown announced Wednesday afternoon that long-time late night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Caroline Rhea, Desi Arnaz, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jay Leno, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Tom Cotter

Lucy-Desi to Announce Headliners for 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festial

April 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A big announcement will be made later today in downtown Jamestown. Officials with the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnez Center for Comedy will be holding a press conference at noon Wednesday to announce the 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Engvall, Journey Gunderson, Kathleen Madigan, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center

Brocton Duo Arrested on Burglary Charges

April 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BROCTON - Two Brocton men are in jail after allegedly breaking into and robbing a business in the village. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies are say 20 year-old Ricky Grant and 24 year-old Adam Neubauer are accused of breaking into the St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adam Neubauer, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Ricky Grant, St. Stephen’s Hotel

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