SINCLAIRVILLE - Residents in Sinclairville will be asked if they want to keep or dissolve the village as a municipality during a special dissolution vote on Aug. 13. According to the Post-Journal, only village of Sinclairville residents are able … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Erie Man Charged for Trafficking Methamphetamine
JAMESTOWN - An Erie man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in the Jamestown area. City police say the Jamestown Metro Drug Task force arrested 39-year-old David Flannigan Friday morning after he was pulled over near Exit … [Read more...]
Officer Resigns From Jamestown Police Department
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that an officer with the Jamestown Police Department charged in March with criminal possession of a forged instrument has resigned. Jamestown police Chief Harry Snellings told the Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested in Connection to Wednesday Morning convenience Store Robbery
JAMESTOWN - Local police have now released the name of one of the suspects they believe is connected to the recent armed robbery of a West Ellicott convenience store and gas station. Ellicott Police said on Thursday that at least two people are … [Read more...]
Tax Foreclosures in County, Jamestown See Steady Rise During Past 5 Years
40% of All County Judgments of Foreclosures in 2019 Came Out of Jamestown MAYVILLE - As the county prepares for its annual tax foreclosed property auction on Saturday, recent data shows the number of properties that have received a judgement of … [Read more...]
Ellicott Police Arrest Three Suspects in Connection to Wednesday Morning Strong-Armed Robbery
WEST ELLICOTT - Police in the Town of Ellicott have made an arrest in the case involving an armed robbery of a Faimount Ave. gas station and convenience store Wednesday morning. WRFA Has learned that Ellicott police took three suspects into … [Read more...]
Busti Man Arrested on Rape, Sexual Abuse Charges Following Investigation
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Busti resident on rape charges following an investigation into an alleged suspicious situation that took place recently in the Towns of Ellery and Sheridan. The sheriff's office say … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees Uptick in Violent Crimes for 2018, with Rape up 200% from Previous Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw an increase in violent crimes for 2018, up by 15.5% over the previous year. That's according to the Jamestown Office of Public Safety's 2018 Annual Report, now available at the city website. The report … [Read more...]
Third Party Consulting Firm Provides Suggested Guidelines for Chautauqua Lake Weed Management
MAYVILLE - A consulting firm from Lancaster, NY has provided Chautauqua County with a white paper report that focuses on lake weed management and the available herbicides that could be used to help manage aquatic plants and weeds in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Heritage Ministries’ Homestead Stables Receives Statewide Recognition
GERRY - Over 100 members of the Heritage Ministries staff, along with residents and invited guests, were on hand Tuesday afternoon for a special recognition ceremony for the recently opened Homestead Stables. Heritage's Equestrian Facility, … [Read more...]
