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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Bemus Point Man Charged for Resisting Arrest

September 4, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ELLERY - A Bemus Point Man has been arrested for allegedly resisting arrest during an incident that took place early Saturday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies were called to an address on Williams Ave. in the Town of Ellery just after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Michael Bartok, Resisting Arrrest

Cassadaga Valley School District Overestimated Expenses by $3.2 Million During Three-Year Span

September 4, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - A recent audit by the New York State Comptroller's Office has shown that Cassadaga Valley Central Schools needs to improve its financial management policies and practices. The State comptroller’s office recently reviewed the school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Valley School District, New York State Comptroller’s Office

Sheriff’s Office Offers Back to School Safety Tips for Both Motorists and Students

September 4, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Thousands of students will be heading back to school this week and with that, Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is sending out a list of things to keep in mind to ensure safety for students at the bus stop as well as those walking to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Back to School Safety, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Joe Gerace, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

CARTS Bus Downtown Hub to Remain on Pine Street Until Further Notice

August 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County's CARTS (Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System), buses will continue using the area of Pine St. in downtown Jamestown as its central downtown hub until further notice. That from the Chautauqua County Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Bentley, CARTS, Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Coach USA, Gateway Train Station, Jamestown City Council, National Comedy Center, Public Piazza Project

Two Men Charged in Separate Police Chase Incidents

August 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A pair of separate high speed chases in Jamestown have led to local men to being arrested. Jamestown police charged 45-year-old Daniel Babyak of Falconer with unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daniel Babyak, High-Speed Chase, Jamestown Police Department, Matthew William Buck

City Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges

August 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing federal charges of possessing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo says 33 year-old Matthew Bailer has been charged with possession of child pornography. The charges come after Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Pornography, Federal Court, Jamestown Police Department, Matthew Bailer, U.S. Attorney's Office

[LISTEN] Annual Jamestown Labor Day Festival is Sunday at Bergman Park

August 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Labor Day weekend is upon us and there’s a variety of activities and events in store to keep people busy all weekend long, including the 39th annual Greater Jamestown Labor Day Festival will be held … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Chautauqua Striders, Dan Feather Memorial 5K, George Ritzer Labor Award, George Spitale, Jamestown Area Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Southern Tier Wrestling

Chautauqua Lake Partnership to host Rally Saturday, September 1

August 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BEMUS POINT - The Chautauqua Lake Partnership (CLP) will be hosting a Chautauqua Lake Rally at the Village Casino on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. The CLP – which is the organization that pushed for the use of herbicide applications in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Partnership, Chautauqua Lake Rally, Herbicide, Village Casino

Kallie’s Krusade Fundraiser is Monday, Sept. 4 at Lakewood Rod and Gun Club

August 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - The sixth annual Kallie’s Krusade Fundraising Event will take place on Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. The event is used to help raise funding for families who have children facing childhood cancer or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kallie Swan, Kallie's Krusade, Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, Shane Swan, Tara Swan

Reed Discusses Transportation for Area Workforce at JCC

August 31, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was in Jamestown Thursday, leading a round table discussion on helping the local workforce with transportation needs. The discussion at Jamestown Community College included local officials, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Katie Geise, Tom Reed, Uber, Workforce Investment Board

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