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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Police Warn Public of Credit Card Skimming Devices

September 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local police are advising the public to be aware of credit card skimming devices being used in the Jamestown area. A skimming device is an electronic device used by a thief to connect to a credit or debit card reader – including gas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Credit Card Fraud, Jamestown Police Department

[VIDEO] Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects Involved in Home Invasion, Robbery

September 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - City police are investigating what they are describing as a violent armed home invasion robbery that took place early Sunday morning. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the incident took place at Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Home Invasion, Jamestown Police Department, Robert Samuelson

Independent Audit Shows City Had $1.34 Million Surplus for 2017 Fiscal Year

September 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s independent audit for 2017 confirms the city finished in a better financial position than what had been budgeted for that year. That’s the news from independent auditor and public account John Trussalo, who went … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, John Trussalo

Lakewood Mayor Denies Requesting Testing Lakeshore for Herbicides

September 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the mayor of Lakewood is denying that she instructed the Chautauqua Lake Association to conduct water tests for herbicide use off the village shores of Chautauqua Lake in June. During Monday night’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cara Birrittieri, Chautauqua Lake Association, Douglas Conroe, Ellen Barnes, Lakewood Village Board, Randall Holcomb

CARTS Bus Hub to Stay on Pine Street Until Oct. 18

September 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi updated the Jamestown City Council Monday night on the county’s effort to find a permanent location for its downtown CARTS hub. CARTS is the regional public transportation system overseen by the county. For nearly five … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARTS, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi

Falconer Officials Scheduled to Hear Development Recommendation for Area Hit by Fire

September 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - Officials in Falconer are expected to hear an update on the effort to redevelop an area of the business district that was destroyed by two separate fires when the village board meets Monday for its monthly meeting. The West Main Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Main Street Fire, Falconer Vac Shop Fire, Falconer Village Board, West Main Street Development Committee

CARTS Buses Could be Discussed During Monday’s Jamestown City Council Meeting

September 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its first work session of the month Monday night in city hall. Among the items that will likely be discussed is an update regarding the future hub for the county’s CARTS buses in the downtown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARTS, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Sam Tersesi

American Legion and County Veterans to Host 9/11 Service Tuesday in Mayville

September 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The local American Legion and the Chautauqua County Veterans Council will be holding a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Tuesday at noon in front of the Chautauqua County Courthouse - 1 N. Erie Street in Mayville. The program is to honor and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Legion, Chautauqua County Veterans Council, September 11

Officials Gather to Cut Ribbon at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron

September 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CELORON, NY - The brand new Chautauqua Harbor Hotel is now open for business. On Thursday afternoon dozens of local officials and community members joined the developers of the project in Lucille Ball's hometown of Celoron, NY for an official … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Chautauqua Lake, David Hart, George Borrello, Hart Hotels, Krog Group, Peter Krog, Scott Schrecengost

Warren County Woman Charged For Allegedly Stealing Prescriptions at Nursing Facility

September 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WARREN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a Warren County woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing prescription medicine from more than 15 patients at a Warren County nursing home – some of whom were terminally ill cancer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Kelly Gentz, Pennsylvania Attorney General, Reckless Endangerment, Warren County District Attorney

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