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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Electronic Sign Recommendations to be Finalized During Tuesday’s Planning Commission Meeting

December 20, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The December meeting of the Jamestown Planning Commission takes place Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room, fourth floor of city hall. Among the items on the agenda is a discussion LED Electronic Signage zoning code … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, LED Electronic Sign

Jamestown City Council Meets Monday Night

December 19, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council will hold its final voting session of 2016 Monday night at city hall. VIEW MEETING AGENDA The agenda includes a pair of resolutions that focus on replacing more than 150 light fixtures in the Cherry St. and Main St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Blind Association, CODE Inc., Jackson Spring, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal, Patrick Morris, Southwestern Independent Living Center, Tom Nelson

Two Arrested on Drug Charges Following Friday Morning Raid

December 19, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men face charges after police reportedly found heroin and cash inside an East Second Street building late Friday morning. According to city police, members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and New York State Police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Heroin, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, Juan Aponte-Sierra, Luis Cintron, Luis Cintron Rosario, New York State Police CNET

Three Vehicle Accident in Hartfield Sends One Person to Hospital

December 19, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

HARTFIELD - One person was sent to the hospital following a three-vehicle accident in the Town of Chautauqua Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says the accident took place at the intersection of Plank Rd and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Charles Fisher, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Eric Carlson, Tyler Farrell

Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in Federal Court

December 16, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that David Jesus Pagan, 40, of Dunkirk, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine and being a felon in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alvin Torres, Angel Pierluissi, Cocaine, David Jesus Pagan, Elizabeth Wolford, Federal Court, James Kennedy Jr, Javier Pagan Jr., Michael Adler, Rafael Burgos, Samuel Hernandez III

Prendergast Finalizes 2017 Budget with $215,000 Cut in Spending

December 16, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Prendergast Library has finalized its spending plan for 2017. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the library board of trustees on Thursday approved next year’s budget, which totals $916,000 – about $215,000 less than the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Library budget, 2017 Library Budget, James Prendergast Library, Tina Scott, Tom Rankin

Stepped Up Holiday DWI Enforcement Begins Friday in Chautauqua County, New York State

December 16, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The holiday season is upon us and that means there will be plenty of events and activities taking place throughout the region to celebrate the season with friends and family. But for people planning to indulge in alcoholic beverages … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, DWI, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Joe Gerace, New York State Police, New York State STOP-DWI Enforcement Crackdown

City Man Charged Following Domestic Violence Incident

December 16, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces charges related to a domestic violence incident that allegedly took place early Friday morning on Barrows Street. City policy say they were called to 38 Barrow St. just before 12:30 a.m. Friday to respond to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Attempted Robbery, Criminal Mischief, Domestic Violence, James Houser, Jamestown Police Department

Latest Lake Effect Snow System Leads to School Closings, Snowy Streets in Southern Chautauqua County

December 15, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Residents in Southern Chautauqua County are once again dealing with another round of Lake Effect Snow, with as much as 5 to 6 inches falling in some areas between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. In addition to the snowfall, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning

Local and Regional Acts Team Up for ‘Home for the Holidays: Christmas at the Reg’ on Dec. 17

December 15, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will cap a festive season with a concert featuring several local musicians. Home for the Holidays: Christmas at The Reg is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. The concert is family-friendly and priced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bumpy Peterson, Dennis Drew, Jim Cunningham, Ken Hardley, Marla Harris, Matt Gronquist, Porcelain Bus Drivers, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Ron Orbach, Steve Davis, Sue Tillotson, The Jamestown Harmony Express, The Maple Grove Voices, Westfield High School Westwinds

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