The Wizards of Winter will perform their Holiday rock opera, "The Christmas Dream," at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts tonight. The 11-member ensemble features former members of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, and … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JHS A Capella Choir Vespers Starts This Weekend
The Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir will present its 99th annual A Cappella Vespers these next two weekends. The first performance will take place at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 10 with the second performance at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December … [Read more...]
Person Of Interest Named In Murder of Patricia Fairbanks in 1972
A person of interest has been identified in the homicide of a Jamestown girl in the 1970s. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in gathering more information about the murder of 14-year old Patricia … [Read more...]
Jamestown Post-Journal: SUNY Fredonia To Cut 13 Degree Programs
The Jamestown Post Journal reports SUNY Fredonia is cutting 13 degree programs as a cost savings measure due to declining student enrollment. SUNY Fredonia President Stephen Kolison made the announcement about the cuts Wednesday as part of dealing … [Read more...]
JHS Student Faces Disciplinary, Legal Consequence After Bringing BB Gun To School
A Jamestown High School student faces disciplinary and legal consequences after bringing a BB gun to the school Wednesday. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker sent out a statement, saying that following a report of a student … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist To Reflect On Term On WRFA’s ‘Community Matters’
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's tenure has included everything from a Pandemic to the largest amount of direct funding to cities. Sundquist, in his monthly interview with WRFA, reflected on the last four years, saying it's been "wild." He … [Read more...]
Television Legend Norman Lear Has Died at 101
Television legend Norman Lear has died at the age of 101. Lear, a writer, producer, and developer best known for the early 1970s sitcoms "All In The Family" and "Sanford & Sons" died on Tuesday. He was executive producer of the cult movie … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School Basketball Tournament To Benefit St. Susan Center
The Southwestern Central School District is hosting a basketball tournament this weekend that also will benefit the St. Susan Center. Southwestern’s National Honor Society and girls’ basketball program, in collaboration with Hamburg and Frewsburg … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Drive-By Shooting
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to homicide in the fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the city in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November 13 in County … [Read more...]
EPA Has Begun Clean Up Of Former Crawford Furniture Site
The clean up of the former Crawford Furniture site is now underway by the Environmental Protection Agency. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said crews began their work on Tuesday, November 28. She said the rainy weather has been helpful, … [Read more...]
