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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Legislature Approves Lease Resolution for Potential Windmill Supplier

April 27, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a lease for county space to store wind turbine materials for a wind farm in the north county. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the resolution involving a lease with BNSF Logistics for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright Summit Wind Farm LLC, Arkwright Wind Farm, Bob Scudder, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chuck Nazzaro, George Borrello, Ron Lemon

MHA Hosts ‘Parents and Angels’ Meeting for Grieving Parents, Every Thursday Night in Jamestown

April 27, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - While coping with the death of a loved one is always difficult, it is especially traumatic for parents who have lost a child to addiction or suicide. To provide support for those experiencing the unimaginable, “Parents of Angels” will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – No Sign of Slowing Down: Rolling Hills Performance Part of a Busy Year for Tom Chapin

April 27, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - A Grammy award winning artist will be coming to Jamestown Thursday for a special performance at the Robert H. Jackson Center’s Carl Cappa Theater. Folk singer and children’s musician Tom Chapin will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Robert H. Jackson Center, Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley, Tom Chapin

Reed Supports Clean Funding Bill, Delaying Controversial Items to Avoid Government Shutdown

April 26, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - The threat of a U.S. government shutdown this weekend appeared to recede on Tuesday after President Donald Trump backed away from a demand that Congress include funding for his planned border wall with Mexico in a spending bill. Even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, Government Shutdown, House of Representatives, Problem Solvers Caucus, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

County Legislature to Consider Resolution Related to Wind Project Wednesday Night

April 26, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session tonight in Mayville. READ THE MEETING AGENDA Among the items on the agenda is a resolution allowing for an agreement that would allow a wind farm equipment provider to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright Summit Wind Farm LLC, Arkwright Wind Farm, Castelli America, Castelli Cheese, Chautauqua County Legislature, Nuova Castelli

Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation Resolutions

April 25, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved three resolutions Monday night that set the table for moving an annexation effort forward for a piece of property in the town of Ellicott. During the voting session, the council voted 9 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, David Leathers, Dow Street Substation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer School District, Falconer Village Board, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, New York 4th Appellate Division, Pat McLaughlin, Sam Teresi, Todd Beckerink

City Council to Vote on Annexation Monday Night

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its April voting session Monday with several items on the agenda. Highlighting the list of resolutions are three items that will help to move forward the city’s attempt to annex a piece of property … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer School District, Falconer Village Board, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council

Two Charged with Child Endangerment for Deplorable Conditions at Hazzard St. Home

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two city residents face child endangerment charges and their home has been condemned after it was discovered to be in deplorable conditions. According to Jamestown Police, officers were called to a residence at 80 Hazzard St. just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Child Protective Services, Jamestown Police Department, Kimberly Scriven, Merle Smith

City Man Jailed for Violating Protection Order, Making Alleged Threats with Paintball Gun

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a paintball gun during a domestic incident. Members of the Jamestown Police Department were called to a home on Chandler St. just before 9 p.m. Saturday for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aggravated Family Offense, Criminal Contempt, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Grant Monroe Jr., Jamestown Police Department, Menacing

Six Charged After Tower St. Burglary Investigation

April 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Six people, including two minors, were arrested Sunday following an alleged burglary incident that took place on Tower St. Members of the Jamestown Police Department were called to a location on Tower St. for a report of a suspect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Cunningham Jr., Burglary, Child Endangerment, Devon Jackson, Grand Larceny, Isiah Payne, Jamestown Police Department, Resisting Arrest, Tre Frank

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