BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment charging 34 year-old Juan Pacheco, Jr. and 36 year-old Andrew "Bam" Garner, both of Jamestown, with conspiracy to … [Read more...]
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Despite Proposed Cuts by Trump, Horrigan Optimistic Essential Air Service Program will Remain
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown could be in serious jeopardy if congress decides to keep a cut in place that was presented last week in President Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget. The Administration's FY2018 budget proposes … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Man Charged For Possession of Electronic Stun Guns, Drugs
MAYVILLE - A Bemus Point man was arrested in Mayville early Thursday morning after police reportedly found two stun guns and a large amount of drugs inside his vehicle. Sheriff Deputies pulled over 41 year-old Gary Hannold II around 3:45 a.m. near … [Read more...]
Four Buildings Destroyed in Falconer Fire
FALCONER - The effort to recover from a devastating fire that broke out Wednesday morning in the center of Falconer continues. Fire crews were called to the fire at 29-39 W. Main St. just before 8 a.m. Wednesday and found a three story structure … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Motion Calling for Support of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Collins Medicaid Amendment
MAYVILLE - Several residents were on hand at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting Wednesday night to speak out against a cut in President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget and its impact on the health and preservation of the Great Lakes. In … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Woman Charged with Assisting Escaped Prisoner
SINCLAIRVILLE - The wife of the Sinclairville man who escaped from police custody during a court appearance earlier this month is now in jail for allegedly aiding and abetting her husband, along with drug-related charges. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Congress Prepares to Vote on Healthcare Bill that Has Local Implications on Medicaid Costs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and House leaders are revving up pressure on balky Conservatives and other Republican lawmakers as crunch time approaches on the party's health care overhaul bill, a drive GOP leaders concede they can't afford to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Catholic Charities 2017 Appeal
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The 2017 Annual Appeal for Catholic Charities of Western New York is now underway. On March 16 edition of Community Matters, WRFA's Jason Sample talked with Maria Perez-Cruz, Catholic Charities' Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Finishes in the Black for First Time Since 2010
JAMESTOWN - City officials received some good news on Monday night with a report from the city comptroller that showed the Jamestown finished 2016 with a slight surplus. During Monday’s Jamestown City Council Work Session, Comptroller Joe … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Teresi Blasts President’s Call to Eliminate Federal CDBG, Home Programs
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi isn't mixing words when it comes to criticizing one of the many cuts being proposed by President Donald Trump in his recently released "skinny" budget. "It will be … [Read more...]
