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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak in Jamestown in August

June 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will welcome renowned journalist Bob Woodward to discuss: “Have We Forgotten the Lessons of Watergate?” on Sunday, August 11. Woodward will speak at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts at 5 p.m.. Woodward … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alan Y. Cole Endowment Fund, Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Downtown Programming Fund, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Robert H. Jackson Center

Waggoner Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for July 2018 Murder

June 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man found guilty earlier this year in the shooting death of another city man will spend 20 years to live in prison. The Post-Journal is reporting 54-year-old David Waggoner was sentenced Monday in County Court. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, David Waggoner, Homicide, Murder Investigation, Ned Barone, William Michishima

Two Men Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit in Jamestown, Falconer, Town of Poland

June 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man and a man from Pennsylvania face several charges after a high-speed police chase took place last Saturday afternoon - leading police through the city and nearby Falconer and the Town of Ellicott before finally ending in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cody Dickerson, High-Speed Chase, Jamestown Police Department, Pursuit, Steven Blankenship

Chautauqua Democratic Leader Blasts Rural Democratic Conference Leader

June 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chairman is blasting the New York State Democratic Rural Conference's (DRC) officers and board of directors for opposing the passing of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. Local party … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act, Norm Green, Norman Green

County Health Officials Report “Baby Bust” in Recent Years

June 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The number of babies born in Chautauqua County is on the decline. That's according to a report from the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says that there were 288 fewer babies born in 2018, compared to just nine years earlier. According … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello

2005 JHS Graduate Bryan Hodgson to Serve as 2019 Commencement Speaker

June 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has announced its 2019 Commencement Speaker, Bryan Hodgson. Hodgson is a 2005 graduate of Jamestown High School and is currently the assistant basketball coach at the University of Alabama. JHS Commencement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bryan Hodgson, Chautauqua Institution, Fredonia State, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown High School, Midland College, Mike McElrath, Nate Oats, University of Alabama, University of Buffalo

State Assembly to Vote on ‘Green Light’ Legislation This Week

June 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The State Assembly plans to vote this week on legislation authorizing driver's licenses for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. The so-called "green light" legislation is expected to pass the Assembly but continues to face … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Green Light Legislation, Marijuana, State Assembly, State Legislature, State Senate

Civil War Encampment Descends on Westfield; Includes Visit by President Lincoln, Lecture on Local 72nd Regiment

June 7, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WESTFIELD - The annual tradition of the 9th NY Cavalry encampment is once again ready to take place in Westfield’s Moore Park, with a very special guest scheduled to make several appearances over the weekend. Members of the 9th NY Cavalry and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 72nd NY Infantry, 9th NY Cavalry, Abraham Lincoln, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Daniel Sickles, Doc Hamels, Grace Bedell, Mary Todd Lincoln, McClurg Museum, Rick Barram, Ron Carley, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Tina Carley, Will Russell

City Announces 2019 Summer Bandshell Performance Series

June 7, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has finalized the 2019 Summer Performance schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. The first performance of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 12th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Andrew Borba, Chautauqua Theater Company, Goranson Band Shell, Jamestown High School Concert Band, Jamestown Municipal Band, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Meghan Murray, Pearl City Jazz

UPMC Chautauqua Cuts Ribbon on Maternity and Mental Health Wing

June 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – UPMC Chautauqua unveiled its new Women’s and Maternity Care Center and Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Inpatient units Wednesday afternoon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an open house. “Projects like this move our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Betsy Wright, Brian Durniok, George Borrello, Peter Stark, Steve Kilburn, UPMC Chautauqua, WCA Foundation

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