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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

YWCA of Jamestown to Hold “Stand Against Racism” Event on Thursday Afternoon

April 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The YWCA of Jamestown will kick off the re-start of their Social Justice Committee with a “Stand Against Racism” event and pledge signing this afternoon. The YWCA says it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: YWCA of Jamestown

Jamestown Area Man Charged Following Robbery in Warren County

April 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A Jamestown area man was taken into custody this week after allegedly threatening another man at gunpoint and leaving him “completely nude and in the dark" in a rural area of Warren County, PA. The Post-Journal says 23-year-old Thomas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, Chautauqua County Jail, Pennsylvania State Police, Robbery, Thomas Kimbrough Jr.

County Legislature Appoints Martin Proctor to Fill Empty District 18 Seat

April 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The legislature Wednesday night approved an emergency resolution to appoint Martin Proctor (R-Findley Lake) to fill the District 18 seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature to finish the unexpired term of David Himelein (R-Findley Lake), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Himelein, Martin Proctor, Richard Syper

Riverwalk Users Warned About Tacks Being Placed Along Path

April 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local residents who use the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk are asked to be on a heightened level of vigilance after a vandal reportedly dropped thumbtacks along the pathway earlier this month. According to the Post-Journal, more than ten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Cycle Shop

Sinclairville Man Arrested on Drug and Child Endangerment Charges

April 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - A Sinclairville man has been arrested on drug and child endangerment charges following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. According to a report, deputies were performing an area check of the Village of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Austin Schwab, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Child Endangerment, Drug Arrest

County Legislature to Hold Public Hearings on CDBG Funding Wednesday Night

April 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session Wednesday and among the items on the agenda are two public hearings involving applications for federal community development funding. VIEW FULL MEETING … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Septics and Wells Program, Community Development Block Grant, New York State Office of Community Renewal, Webb’s Chautauqua Resorts LLC

County Health Officials Confirm Rabid Racoon Attack in North Harmony

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Environmental Health Unit of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Humans Services received word Tuesday that the first rabid animal of 2019 has been confirmed in the County. According to a media release sent out Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Mark Stow, Rabies, Rabies Clinic

Fresco’s Location Seeking New Tenant

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

[UPDATED 3:25PM - APRIL 23, 2019] JAMESTOWN - A downtown restaurant location the currently hosts an Italian restaurant is seeking a new tenet. An online ad was recently placed for the space at 2-6 E. Second Street, current location of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua 4 Sale, Fenton Grill, Fresco Pizza and Wings, Roberto's, Sergey Kodzayan, William Salter

Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Portion of Jamestown Brewing Co. Lawsuit, Awaits Completion of Project to Give Full Ruling

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The legal case involving the yet-to-be opened Jamestown Brewing Company and the owner of a downtown property will continue, although a judge has also denied some matters involving the suit from moving forward. On Wednesday, April 17 Erie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Erie County Supreme Court, G. Patti Development, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, John McLellan Jr., John McLellan Sr., Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, State Supreme Court, Timothy Walker

Schumer seeks to amend WARN Act after Friendly’s closures

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SYRACUSE - Senator Charles Schumer has provided an update into his investigation into the Friendly's restaurant chain and whether or not it violated federal law by closing down several locations - including one in Jamestown - without properly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Friendly's, U.S. Senate, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

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