JAMESTOWN - The four-part “Endangered Earth” film series, sponsored by Jamestown Community College’s office of sustainability, will continue this evening. Starting at 7 p.m., viewers of “Addicted to Plastic” will see how the long-term effects of … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: Crosswalk Coming to Washington Street
JAMESTOWN - Residents that use a city park on the North Side of town will now have a safer way to cross a nearby busy street. According to a recent report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the New York State Department of Transportation is announcing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Introduces Bill to Help Expedite Highway Improvement Projects
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has officially introduced a bill in the House of Representatives, which he says will save taxpayer money while expediting local highway safety improvements. Reed introduced The Remove Unnecessary … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Shinagawa Criticizes Reed for Proposed Budget Policy
ITHACA - The man who will be Congressman Tom Reed's (R-Corning) democratic Challenger in the November general election is continuing to ratchet up his attacks on his opponent. Nate Shinagawa (D-Ithaca) released a statement late last week regarding … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: New Business to Hold Grand Opening This Morning
JAMESTOWN - Senator Catharine Young, along with several other local and regional officials, will be in downtown Jamestown this morning for the grand opening of a new business. Patient’s Pharmacy and Whisper’s Boutique will open its doors at 320 North … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Higgins Announces Funding for Jamestown Airport
WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Higgins announced Chautauqua County’s Jamestown Airport has been awarded $199,131 in federal funding through the United States Department of Transportation. In a prepared statement, Higgins said the funds will be used … [Read more...]
WRFA NEWS BULLETIN: Former Jamestown Police Detective Connected to Evidence Misappropriation
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. - "It Was a shock." That's how Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings describes his reaction upon learning that a detective in the Jamestown Police Department was involved with the alleged mishandling and theft of evidence from the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Defendant in Abduction, Rape Case Reaches Plea Deal with D.A.
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man who was arrested for his involvement in a kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12 year old will not face life in prison. Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley says 23 year old Eric Chant will receive 25-years … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Goodell, Ward Win on Primary Day
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Judge John Ward (R-Ashville) and local state assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott) both won their respective third party primaries yesterday. Judge Ward received both the Independence and Conservative Party endorsements … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Officials Warn of Increase Cases of Whooping Cough
MAYVILLE - A continued and marked increase in the number of cases of whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, has been identified by the Chautauqua County Department of Health. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler says the county’s … [Read more...]
