ALBANY - Rural Hospitals like the ones found throughout the Southern Tier will be the topic for discussion today in Albany. Senator Catharine Young and Senator Kemp Hannon will be hosting a formal roundtable event to discuss the state of rural … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: CRCF Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Caring and Giving Campaign
JAMESTOWN - A local foundation that provides help and assistance to dozens of groups and thousands of people throughout Chautauqua County is celebrating a major milestone this year. Thirty-five years ago, a group of community members came together … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chamber Criticizes Business Council for Not Supporting North County Power Plant Modification
DUNKIRK - Chautauqua County’s largest business group is continuing the attack against the Business Council of New York after it came out in opposition of a plan to modify the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. Earlier this week the Business Council joined … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Authorities Release Name of Man Who Died Falling from Train in Sheridan
SHERIDAN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is releasing the name of the man who was killed earlier this week after falling of a train in the town of Sheridan. Investigators identified the deceased as 31-year-old Brian Kircher of Greenwood, Ca. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Gilliband Calls for Fairer Taxes on NY Wine, Beer Coming Into Canada
WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) wants to make it easier for Canadians to bring home wine and craft beer produced in New York State. The Senator, who is a recently appointed member the President’s Export Council, is taking action … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Joint Neighborhood Project to Close
JAMESTOWN - The Joint Neighborhood Project in Jamestown will be closing down this summer. According to a recent article in the Jamestown Post Journal, funding was a major reason for the closure of the organization, which has been in service for over … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Criticizes Business Council, Sierra Club for Speaking Against Modifications to NRG Power Plant
ALBANY - Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean) is sounding off against the Sierra Club, saying recent statements by the conservation and environmental group are undermining the effort to re-open the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. In a March article in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: One Person Dies After Falling from Train
SHERIDAN - An unidentified California resident was killed yesterday afternoon in the north county after being struck by a train. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office say the incident took place at 5 p.m. in the town of Sheridan. An investigation … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Florida Authorities Continue Search for Missing Jamestown Native
UPDATE [JUNE 11, 2013]: WRFA has been told that Billy Manno, the Jamestown native who was reported missing at the end of May in Florida, was found safe on Monday. No other details were immediately available. MARGATE, FLORIDA - Police in Florida are … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Severe Weather Sweeps Across Region
A strong series of thunderstorms made for some wet and windy conditions throughout the region last night, including a tornado reportedly touching down in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Erie and … [Read more...]
