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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

CRCF Seeks Nominations for Axel W. Carlson Award

March 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is looking for a hero. An unsung hero, that is. Since 1986, the Foundation has presented its Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award to individuals, and couples, going unnoticed in their community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Axel W. Carlson, Axel W. Carlson Award, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Registration for Jamestown Youth Baseball Continues Through April 5

March 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will be accepting registrations for the City Recreation Youth Baseball League until Friday, April 5. Registrations will be accepted at the Parks, Recreation & Conservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin Performs Friday Night in Jamestown

March 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Musicians from Russia will be in Jamestown Friday night for a special concert. The Jamestown Concert Association presents Chamber Orchestra Kremlin for its fourth concert in the 2018-19 season at 8 p.m. in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, Jamestown Concert Association, Misha Rachlevsky, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Waggoner Trial Continues in County Court with Defense Calling Witnesses

March 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The trial involving a murder of a city man last summer continued in Mayville Thursday with the defense calling its witnesses to the stand. The case involves a charge of 2nd degree murder against 54-year-old David Waggoner, who is … [Read more...]

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

Forestville Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Child Pornography

March 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A north county man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to child pornography. Th U.S. Attorney's Office in Buffalo says 51 year old Richard Miller of Forestville pleaded guilty this week to receipt and possession of child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Pornography, Jonathan Cantil, Joseph Harvey, Robert Miller, U.S. Attorney's Office

Despite Age, Democratic Senate Candidate Feels He’s the Right Choice to Represent the 57th District in Albany

March 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREEDOM, NY - The Democratic candidate running for Cathy Young's (R-Olean) recently-vacated State Senate seat says that despite his age, he's still just as capable and qualified to represent voters in the 57th district when compared to the other two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 57th NY Senate District, Allegany County Legislature, Austin Morgan, Catherine Young, Community Matters, Cornell University, Curtis Crandall, George Borrello, Jess Present, State Senate

Marijuana Issue Won’t be Dealt with in State Budget

March 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo said that a bill legalizing marijuana - and the revenue anticipated from such a proposal - would not be included in the state's upcoming budget. However, the governor also is predicting that the state legislature would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, New York State Association of Counties, New York State School Boards Association, State Budget

NCC Aquires Dick Van Dyke Show Script Archives

March 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center made a major announcement on Wednesday involving a legendary TV Producer and TV Program. The NCC joined legendary producer, director, and writer Carl Reiner in announcing an initiative to digitally preserve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carl Reiner, National Comedy Center

GOP Candidates for Mayor will Appear at Separate Downtown Meet-and-Greet Events on March 23 and March 26

March 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidates for mayor in the 2019 Election will appear at two separate events in the coming days to help raise awareness of and gain support for their campaign. On Saturday morning, March 23, Candidate for mayor Andrew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, Andrew Liuzzo, Brent Sheldon, Brittnay Spry, David Wilfong, Elisabeth Rankin, George Borrello, Grant Olson, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Mayor, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jeffrey Russell, Kim Ecklund, PJ Wendel, Tony Dolce

Borrello Receives Endorsement from All County Republican Committees in 57th Senate District

March 20, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) has now been endorsed by all four county Republican committees in the 57th State Senate District. Borrello is vying for the vacated seat previously held by Cathy Young (R-Olean), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 57th NY Senate District, Allegany County Republican Committee, Catherine Young, Cattaraugus County Republican Committee, Chautauqua County Republican Committee, Cornell University, George Borrello, Livingston County Republican Committee

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