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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Debate Featuring Tom Reed and John Plumb Scheduled for Tuesday Night in Mayville

November 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The region’s two candidates for congress will be squaring off in a debate Tuesday night, Nov. 1 in Mayville. The Chautauqua League of Women Voters and The American Association of University Women of Jamestown are co-hosting a debate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 23rd Congressional District, AAUW Jamestown, American Association of University Women, Chautauqua Lake Central School, Chautauqua League of Women Voters, John Plumb, Tom Reed

Bemus Point Man Charged with Unlawful Growing of Marijuana

November 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BEMUS POINT - A Bemus Point man has been arrested and charged with unlawfully growing marijuana after an investigation by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force. According the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office, 58 year-old James Gatto of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, James Gatto, Marijuana Arrest, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

Reed Supports FBI Director Reopening Clinton Email Investigation

November 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says he supports the decision by the FBI to reopon its investigation into Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s emails. Last Friday FBI Director James Comey sent Congress a brief … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 2016 Presidential Election, Anthony Weiner, Donald Trump, Election Day, FBI, Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Tom Reed

Board of Elections Announces Extended Hours for Wednesday, Saturday

November 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections, located at 7 N. Erie St. Mayville, will be open late Wednesday night and Saturday morning to facilitate one stop absentee voting. The election office is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Election Day

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

November 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the highest quality care for all people coping with life-limiting illness. In honor of this month and to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Safety Tips, Trick or Treat Hours for Halloween 2016

October 31, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Monday is Halloween, and communities throughout the county will be taking part in the annual tradition of trick-or-treating (hours listed below). To help ensure the evening remains a happy and safe one for children of all ages, local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Halloween, Halloween Fun-Fest, Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Trick-or-Treat Hours

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of County, State in Landfill Lawsuit

October 31, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A New York State Supreme Court Justice has ruled in favor of the county landfill’s expansion effort in the town of Ellery. Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan says Hon. Frank A. Sedita III ruled in favor of the county in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Landfill, County Landfill, Frank Sedita, Landfill, New York Supreme Court, Town of Ellery, Vince Horrigan

Jamestown Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Gun, Child Endangerment

October 31, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police arrested a city man on Friday for allegedly possessing drugs and a loaded handgun that was within reach of children. Police say 34-year-old Shanis Garcia-Guzman was stopped for illegal parking at about 3:30 p.m. Friday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Heroin, Illegal Gun Possession, Jamestown Police Department, Marijuana Arrest, Shanis Garcia-Guzman, Stolen Gun

Dunkirk Man Charged After Threatening Others with Handgun in Portland

October 31, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PORTLAND - A Dunkirk man was charged early Sunday morning with criminal possession of a weapon and menacing after allegedly being involved in an incident in the town of Portland. Sheriff Deputies were called to Thayer Rd. just before 3:15 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Augusto Rivero, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Illegal Gun Possession

Two City Men Arrested Following Sunday Morning Burglary Investigation at Moose Club

October 31, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police arrested two individuals Sunday morning following an investigation into a burglary at the Jamestown Moose Club. Jamestown Police say officers were sent to the Moose Club at 405 E. Fifth St. at about 6:15 a.m. after an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Cody Boisvert, Jamestown Moose Club, Jamestown Police Department, Kyle Lauritson

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