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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Political Humorist and Satirist Mark Russell to Appear at Jackson Center Fundraiser Aug. 5

July 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Political satirist Mark Russell will be in Chautauqua County next month  to present his “Mid-Term Report” in connection with a fundraiser for the Robert H. Jackson Center. Russell will make an exclusive appearance at Chautauqua Suites … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Suites, Mark Russell, Robert H. Jackson Center

County Health Officials Warn Public of Increased Risk of Harmful Algal Blooms

July 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is urging all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (AKA HABs) and to be cautious when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Algal Blooms, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Harmful Algal Blooms

Jamestown Man Accused of Arson will Have Hearing in Warren Co. Later this Month

July 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WARREN, PA - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a continuance was granted in Warren County Court regarding a motion to dismiss a charge against a Jamestown man accused of committing a series of arsons in early 2017. The continuance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Chautauqua County Court, Jonathan Young, March 2017 Arson

Jamestown Public Schools Announces Student Board Members for 2018-19 School Year

July 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Education is announcing the appointment of two ex-officio student board members for the 2018-19 school year. Natalie Carlson and Ellen Cross will both be seniors at Jamestown High School and are the co-public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Cross, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Natalie Carlson

Mitrano Wins NY 23rd Democratic Primary

July 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

PENN YAN - Tracy Mitrano will face Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in the 2018 midterm election for the New York 23rd Congressional District. That after absentee ballots were counted on July 3, showing that Mitrano received the most votes in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Congress, House of Representatives, Max Della Pia, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano

Results of Democratic Congressional Race to be Determined by Absentee Ballot Count on July 3

June 28, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Democrats in the New York 23rd Congressional District will have to wait until the end of the business day on Tuesday, July 3 before knowing who their candidate will be in the November mid-term election. Tuesday’s Democratic Primary was too close … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Max Della Pia, Norm Green, Primary Election, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano

[Video Evidence Released] Police Shoot, Kill Unleashed Dog After Charging at Officers

June 28, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have shot and killed an unleashed dog in the city after it reportedly charged at an officer in a threatening manner. Police captain Robert Samuelson said the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday as two … [Read more...]

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

City Man Accused in Bank Hold Up Sent Back to Jail without Bail Following Hearing

June 28, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man accused of robbing a bank and gas station last week was ordered held pending grand jury action. The Jamestown Post-Journal says 34-year-old Albert Chapman was sent back to Chautauqua County Jail without bail following a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Albert Chapman, Community Bank, Community Bank NA, Jamestown City Court, Kwik Fill, Robbery

JCC Announces Manufacturing Basics Program for High Schoolers at MTI on July 16-20

June 28, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Area high schoolers interested in learning about manufacturing basics are invited to participate in a special program at Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute in Jamestown. Advanced Manufacturing Camp, open … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Manufacturing Technology Institute

Too Close to Call: Della Pia Holds Slim Lead Over Mitrano in NY 23 Democratic Primary

June 27, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The race for the Democratic Nomination for the 23rd Congressional District – which includes Chautauqua County – is too close to call. That after the Primary Day totals were reported following yesterday’s vote.  Of the five candidates seeking the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Eddie Sundquist, Ian Golden, Linda Andrei, Max Della Pia, Primary Election, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano, Women’s Equality Party

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