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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Pistol Packing Teens Charged Following Robbery

December 16, 2013 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown teens have been charged with robbery and menacing following a hold-up that took place Saturday. According to city police, an unidentified individual was walking on Tower St. near the intersection with Willard St. shortly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Police Report, Robbery

Three Charged After Allegedly Giving Pot to Toddler

December 16, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Three people were charged Friday after allegedly encouraging a 23-month-old boy to smoke marijuana. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the boy's parents - 17-year-old Jessica Kelsey and 18-year-old George Kelsey - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Child Protective Services, Donald Baker, George Kelsey, Jessica Kelsey

Jamestown Man Arrested in Case of Abandoned Chihuahua

December 16, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An arrest has been made in the case of Tinkerbell the Chihuahua. According to Lakewood-Busti police, a Jamestown man faces animal cruelty charges after an investigation determined he was the one who allegedly placed the dog inside a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Jose Carmona Gomez, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Tinkerbell the Chihuahua

Jamestown Ramamda to Close and Undergo Renovation

December 16, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Ramada hotel on Fourth St. in Jamestown has a new owner. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the Hamister Group Inc. closed the purchase of the building late last week. The Ramada will close immediately as the company spends the next several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hamister Group Inc., Ramada

United Way Helps Boys & Girls Club Partner with Local Business for Energy-Saving Solution

December 16, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown is getting 267 new energy-saving lights thanks to the IBEW Local no. 106, Ahlstrom-Schaeffer, and Jamestown BPU.  The undertaking is part of United Way of Southern Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ahlstrom-Schaeffer, IBEW Local no. 106, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club

TRC to Host Meeting Monday Night on Future of Service Delivery

December 16, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CELORON - The Resource Center will host a meeting Monday night to update people with disabilities and families on changes impacting the way services are delivered. The meeting will take place in The Resource Center’s administrative offices, located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: The Resource Center

Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular is Saturday

December 13, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Some of the biggest names in the world of gymnastics and figure skating will be arriving in Jamestown today for the 2013 Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular show. The show will take place on Saturday night with NBC on hand to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elvis Stojko, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Joannie Rochette, Jonathan Horton, Jordyn Wieber, Kurt Browning, Nastia Luikin, NBC, Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular

Community Event at Shawbucks to Benefit Toys for Tots, St Susan Center

December 13, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A community event aimed at collecting toys for local children and food for the St. Susan's Center will be taking place this Sunday. The Christmas for Kids event, sponsored by Chautauqua Music, is being held at Shawbucks Press Room … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alex Kates, Big Leg Emma Trio, Chautauqua Music, Cibo, Gina Vecchio, Haley Restivo, Jones Bakery, Shawbucks, St. Susan's Center, Thee Audience, Viaduct Vintage, We Speak Canadian

Toys for Tots Gets a Boost from Shults Auto Group

December 13, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Shults Auto Group in Jamestown is seeking the community’s assistance in making the holidays brighter for underprivileged children in the area. Ed Shults Ford Lincoln Hyundai of Jamestown is supporting The Resource Center’s annual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ed Shults, The Resource Center, Toys for Tots

United Way Getting Closer to its 2013 Campaign Goal

December 13, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 2013 United Way Campaign has raised $1,039,796 so far this year, or 79 percent of the $1,315,000 goal.  With the clock ticking on this year’s campaign, officials said they will need participation from everyone, and they will need it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Deb Kathman, Deke Kathman, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

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