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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Police Seek Public’s Help in Weekend Shooting, Stabbings

December 18, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate three separate violent incidents – one shooting and two stabbings - that took place this past weekend. The first incident took place around 11:30 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police, Robert Samuelson, Shooting Incident, Stabbing Incident

Weinert Resigns from City Council, Mayor Will Appointment Replacement

December 18, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A member of the Jamestown City Council has submitted her resignation. Jamestown City Council President Marie Carrubba announced during Monday’s city council voting session that first-year Councilwoman Vanessa Weinert (D- At Large) had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 Election, Greg Rabb, Jamestown City Council, Robert Whitney, Sam Teresi, Vanessa Weinert

Sherman Residents to Vote on Capital Improvement Projects Tuesday

December 18, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SHERMAN - Sherman Central School residents will be voting on two proposed capital improvement projects Tuesday. Proposition 1 and 2 will voted on by eligible residents within the school district between noon to 9 p.m. According to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Sherman Central School, Sherman Central School District

Cassadaga Man Charged Following Motorcycle Chase with Police

December 17, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CASSADAGA - A Cassadaga man faces charges after leading police on a high-speed motorcycle chase Friday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Anthony Digangi was spotted making a traffic violation while riding his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Digangi, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Pursuit

Comptrollers Audit Finds Lack of Policy and Oversight with BPU Energy Efficiency, Recycling Programs

December 17, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A recent audit by the State Comptroller’s office has found the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities did not adopt adequate written policies or procedures and management did not provide sufficient oversight regarding the BPU's Energy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Energy Efficiency, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Residential Recycling Credit Program

Jamestown City Council to Hold Final Meeting of Year Monday Night

December 17, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its final voting session of 2018 Monday night in City Hall. The agenda contains mostly routine resolutions but among them is an emergency purchase of a new Trackless MT-7 Machine for the Department … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 City Budget, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, Joe Bellitto

United Way Surpasses $1,000,000 in Annual Campaign

December 17, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has surpassed the $1,000,000 fundraising threshold and is in the home stretch for finding every dollar they can to reach their $1,335,000 community commitment goal. Current fundraising efforts have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Kurt Eimiller, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Jamestown Man, Three Juveniles Arrested for String of Vandalism Incidents in City

December 14, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Four individuals have been arrested following an investigation into a spree of vandalism and criminal mischief acts that took place in late November. According to the Jamestown Police Department, 21-year-old Kyle Seeking of Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Riverwalk, Kyle Seekings, National Comedy Center

Sinclairville Auto Crash Sends Teen to Erie Hospital

December 14, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - A teenager was flown by Starflight to an Erie Hospital Thursday night following a motor vehicle crash in Sinclairville. The Chautauqua county sheriff’s office says the 17-year old-male, whose name is not being released, was driving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Crash, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office

Fredonia Police Release Name of Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting

December 14, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - Fredonia Police Chief has released the name of the officer involved in a fatal shooting that took place earlier this week in the north county village. The Jamestown Post-Journal says Chief Brad Meyers said in a press conference on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Meyers, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Fredonia Police Department, Nathan Scriven, New York State Office of Attorney General

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