JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating yet another shooting incident that took place in the city. Police say the drive-by shooting took place at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Eighth St. and Prendergast Ave. During the … [Read more...]
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CODE to Host Neighborhood Meeting for Proposed Jackson Spring Apartments
JAMESTOWN - The effort to build a new housing development on Jamestown's north side is still underway. That’s according to Patrick Morris, executive director of CODE, Inc (Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality, Inc.) – who tells WRFA … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Announce Large Crystal Meth Seizure, Three Arrested
JAMESTOWN - Three men are in police custody following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a large amount of Cyrstal Methamphetamine in Jamestown. On Thursday, Dec. 1 at about 2:15 p.m., Jamestown Police officers stopped a vehicle on … [Read more...]
Gift Exchange Christmas parade and Holiday Celebration Set for Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - The annual downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade is set to take place tonight on Third Street. Jamestown Up Close and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is inviting the entire community to the "Gift Exchange Christmas Parade and Holiday … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Plans to Vote Against Wavier Required Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said she plans to vote against the waiver required for retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to serve as Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Gillibrand’s early opposition to the waiver came less … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reaches Contract Agreement with Teachers Union
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers Association (JTA) have announced the joint-approval a new collective bargaining agreement teachers. The Jamestown school board approved the JTA Contract at its board meeting Thursday, … [Read more...]
RTPI to Hold Holiday Open House Saturday, December 3
JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) presents their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests who attend the event will enjoy free admission into our current exhibits and light refreshments, and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Reed Appointed Vice Chair of Trump Transition Team
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress has been selected to be a vice chair for president-elect Donald Trump's transition team. Corning Republican Tom Reed, who represents Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
21st Century Cures Act Receives Bipartisan Support in House
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a sweeping, $6.3 billion bill that supporters say will spur medical innovation, speed access to new drugs, expand access to mental health treatment and battle the opioid … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Rape Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was sent to the Chautauqua County Jail Wednesday on second- and third-degree rape charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says 27 year-old Thomas Fisher of East Sixth Street, was taken into custody at 3:20 p.m. … [Read more...]
