JAMESTOWN - Volunteers are needed to help build a new playground at Jamestown’s Chadakoin Park on Saturday, Aug. 25. Volunteers from the community will join city workers and representatives from KaBOOM! on Aug. 25 to transform an empty site into a … [Read more...]
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Pennsylvania AG Reveals 301 Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Against Children, 41 From Erie Diocese
HARRISBURG, PA - A new report says more than 300 Roman Catholic priests in Pennsylvania – including one who worked in both Warren and Erie Counties - sexually abused thousands of children over a 70-year period. An 884-page report made public … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Announces Support for Chautauqua Institution Lawsuit Against Herbicide Permit
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has issued a statement of support for the lawsuit filed by the Chautauqua Institution demanding a more thorough impact study on the application of herbicides to Chautauqua Lake before herbicides can be … [Read more...]
Appellate Division Court to Hear Oral Arguments at Jackson Center in October
JAMESTOWN - The state court that deals with appeals out of State Supreme court along with other matters will hold a special hearing in Jamestown in October. The New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department will hear oral arguments on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Files Lawsuit Against State DEC, Town of Ellery in Regard to Herbicide Use on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua Institution has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Ellery and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for not providing a “comprehensive study” on the use of … [Read more...]
Falconer Officials Provide Update on Debris Removal from 2017 Fire
FALCONER - The effort to clean up rubble from a fire that broke out nearly a year-and-a-half ago in the village of Falconer continues to move forward and village officials are starting to consider possible development options for the vacant … [Read more...]
Medication-Assisted Treatment Available for Opioid Dependency
[SUBMITTED PRESS RELEASE] MAYVILLE, N.Y. - The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene continues to offer medication-assisted treatment at its two behavioral health clinics to help those struggling with opioid dependency. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash Sunday Night in Cherry Creek
CHERRY CREEK - A motorcyclist lost his life early Sunday night in Cherry Creek after striking a vehicle that was backing out of a driveway. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office deputies say the crash occurred just before 6:45 p.m. Sunday on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pair Arrested on Illegal Gun, Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents were charged late last week after police recovered a loaded and defaced pistol, methamphetamine and fake $100 bills. Jamestown police were patrolling the north side of the city when they saw a vehicle with a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts Discusses Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival in Jamestown NY
Originally airing Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Miki Girts, organizer of the first ever Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival, happening in downtown Jamestown, NY on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. … [Read more...]
