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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

MORNING NEWS: Women Still in Hospital Following Horse Riding Accident on Rt. 430

May 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - An unidentified woman is still in an Erie hospital being treated for a serious head injury after she was involved in an auto accident while riding horse in the town of Chautauqua earlier this week. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, New York State Police, Police Report

MORNING NEWS: Two Face Charges Following Investigation into Marijuana Grow Operation

May 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PORTLAND - For the second time this month, authorities have shut down a major marijuana growing operation in Chautauqua County. On Wednesday morning, Investigators with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office SWAT Team and the Southern Tier Regional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jenell Long, Jerry Erhard, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

MORNING NEWS: Young Introduces Law to Crack Down on Drivers who Illegally Pass Buses

May 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Senator Cathy young (R-Olean) wants to crack down on drivers who illegally pass school buses. Earlier this week, Senator Young (R,C,I-Olean) the School Bus Camera Safety Act, which would specifically allow school districts and school bus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, School Bus Camera Safety Act

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Wins Title of Best Tasting Water in County

May 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - When it comes to the best tasting water in Chautauqua County, Jamestown has the competition beat. Chautauqua County Health Director Christine Schuyler says the city of Jamestown was the overall winner in the annual Water Tasting Contest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schuyler, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

MORNING NEWS: Discussion on Chocolate Business Tonight at Prendergast Library

May 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Here’s a sweet idea for mother’s day. Steve Frankson, owner of Peterson’s Candies, will discuss the chocolate making business and share samples during a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Prendergast Library. The pre-Mother’s Day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Peterson's Candies, Steve Frankson

MORNING NEWS: Four Teens Charged for Allegedly Firing Paint Gun at People, Vehicles

May 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Four teenagers – one an adult – are facing charges following an investigation by the Jamestown Police Department into an incident involving houses, vehicles and people being shot at with Paint Ball Guns. Police say the incident took place … [Read more...]

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

MORNING NEWS: SUNY Fredonia Tech Incubator Receives $100,000 in State Funding

May 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - State Senator Cathy Young has announced she has secured $100,000 in funding towards operating the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator so it can continue to grow fledgling businesses and jobs. The money comes from the recently passed state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, New York State Budget, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator

MORNING NEWS: Post Office Announces Stamp Out Hunger Campaign

May 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The load is a little easier in the spring for the mailman. The snow-free sidewalks and warm-weather induced shorts have put a bounce in the step of many-a-letter carrier. But Saturday, May 11 that bounce will be a little more jarring due … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joint Neighborhood Project, Salvation Army, Stamp Out Hunger, U.S. Post Office

MORNING NEWS: Reed Hopes to See Manufacturing Training Program from Jamestown Used in other Regions

May 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he received plenty of useful information that he can use to help the manufacturing sector in the Southern Tier and Across the United States, thanks to a recent meeting in Jamestown. Reed was in town … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, House of Representatives, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Kennedy Man, Cattaraugus Woman Face Separate Child Endangerment Charges

May 7, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two area residents face child endangerment charges in separate incidents. According to New York State Police, 23 year-old Chad Swan of Scott Hill Rd., Kennedy, was charged after he allegedly left an 8-month old infant in a truck for nearly two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brandi Calkins, Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, Chad Swan, New York State Police

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