WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress is in the spotlight again for what some say are ethics violations. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is facing an ethics complaint relating to his law firm. According to the Buffalo News, … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Lawmakers will Vote on the Sale of the County Home Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - It’s going to be a busy night at the County Seat in Mayville as the Chautauqua County Legislature holds its monthly voting session. Topping the list of items on tonight’s agenda is a resolution to sell the Chautauqua County Home in … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces Interim Management for County Home
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has appointed three interim management employees to lead the Chautauqua County Home. The announcement comes after Tim Hellwig, the home’s current administrator, announced his resignation in late … [Read more...]
Jamestown Men Face Arson Charges Related to Harmony Fire
HARMONY - Two Jamestown men have been arreted on arson charges following the investigation of a fire that took place last November in the town of Harmony. On Nov. 8, the Panama Fire Department responded to a cabin fire on Button Valley Rd. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Opts Not to Take Up Veteran Tax Exemption Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board Tuesday night decided not to vote on a resolution that would provide property tax breaks to veterans. The exemptions, known as the Alternative Veterans' Exemptions and which were recently approved by … [Read more...]
Taglianetti Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison
MAYVILLE - The man found guilty of shooting and killing a Clymer Central School superintendent will serve 25 years to life in prison for his crime. Chautauqua County judge John Ward delivered the sentence to convicted killer Anthony “Rob” … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Seizes $160,000 in Marijuana from Lakewood Resident
LAKEWOOD - Local law enforcement have made another major marijuana bust in Jamestown area. According to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the Jamestown Police Department seized $160,000 worth of … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Okays Request to Increase Certificate Fees
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown could see an additional $50,000 a year in new revenue after approving a resolution during the city council’s monthly voting session. On Monday night, city officials approved home rule legislation requesting the city increase … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown to Honor Robert H. Jackson
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting this week in Mayville and while the biggest issues will be the sale of the Chautauqua County Home and a new contract for Sheriff Deputies, there will also be a resolution on the table that … [Read more...]
Win Tickets to See Golden Dragon Acrobats’ Cirque Ziva Performance Feb. 27
JAMESTOWN - Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform Cirque Ziva at Reg Lenna Center For The Arts in Jamestown on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m and WRFA is giving away a pair of tickets for the show. Simply go to WRFA's Facebook Page and "like" or … [Read more...]
