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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Plumb to Unveil Job Creation Strategy Tuesday Afternoon in Dunkirk

September 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - The Democratic challenger in the 2016 general election is holding an event this afternoon in Dunkirk, where he plans to unveil his strategy for helping to create more jobs. U.S. Navy Reserve Commander John Plumb (D-Lakewood), will appear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 23rd Congressional District, John Plumb, Tom Reed

Cheektowaga Man Charged for Allegedly Trying to Kill Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputy

September 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A Cheektowaga man is in the county jail after he allegedly attempted to murder a Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputy. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says an unidentified sheriff deputy was responding to a property damage traffic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Attempted Murder, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Justin Haffa

Fatal Crash Takes Life of Bemus Point Man

September 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ELLERY - A Bemus Point man has lost his life following a weekend automobile crash. New York State Police say a local farmer discovered an overturned vehicle Saturday afternoon in the town of Ellery. The vehicle was found in a wooded area, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fatal Accident, New York State Police, Ryan Abbey

Residents Opposed to Sheldon House Variance Still Considering Appeal

September 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A group of residents on the city’s north side are still considering whether or not they will appeal a recent State Supreme Court decision regarding the Sheldon House. In May the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals approved a zoning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ann Servoss, Frank Sedita, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Lynn Development Group, New York State Court of Appeals, New York Supreme Court, Paul Leone, Sheldon House, Timothy Mills

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges

September 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to federal gun charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced Friday that 44 year-old Raymond VanBuskirk has pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Court, Illegal Gun Possession, Raymond VanBuskirk, William Hochul

Registered Republicans, Reform Party Members can Vote in Tuesday’s Chautauqua County Primary

September 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Tuesday is primary day for local offices in New York State, and while members of the Democratic party won’t have any reason to go to the polls here in Chautauqua County, Republicans and two dozen Reform Party members will. A Republican … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Michael Sullivan, Sally Jaroszynski, Sherry Bjork

City Woman Charged with Arson Following Investigation into May 30 Fire

September 9, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman has been charged with 2nd degree Arson for allegedly setting her home on fire during an incident that took place in May. Jamestown police say 34 year-old Debrah Miller was indicted following an investigation by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Debrah Miller, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department

Sinclairville Man Charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine Following Crash

September 9, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

POLAND - A Sinclairville man has been charged unlawful manufacturing of methamphetamine for the second time three months after he was involved in an accident late Thursday afternoon in the Town of Poland. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 24 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jonah Warner, methamphetamine

Mayville Woman Charged with DWI Following Thursday Morning Accident

September 9, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A Mayville woman was charged with DWI after being involved in a crash early Thursday morning in the town of Chautauqua. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 25 year-old Rachel Farnham was driving west along Rt. 394 at about 12:30 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, DWI, Rachel Farnham

13th Annual Local Music Showcase to Benefit Infinity is Saturday Night in Downtown Jamestown

September 9, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Downtown Jamestown will be filled with the sound of local music Saturday night with the 13th annual Local Music Showcase to benefit Infinity Visual and Performing Arts. LMS will feature more than 50 different acts at 13 different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Local Music Showcase

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