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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts to hold Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 10

September 9, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is holding a Rummage Sale in its theater lobby and offices September 10 from 9a.m. to 6 p.m. The downtown Jamestown anchor for the arts and cultural district will begin interior renovations on many of its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Peter and Holly Sullivan Receive 2016 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award

September 9, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented its annual John D. Hamilton Community Service Award to Peter and Holly Sullivan, of Bemus Point, during a reception at Moon Brook Country Club on Thursday. Although Peter and Holly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AAUW Jamestown, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Chautauqua County, Holly Sullivan, James Prendergast Library Association, Jamestown Interclub Council, Jamestown YMCA, John D. Hamilton Community Service Award, Lucy-Desi Comedy Center, Midway State Park, Moon Brook Country Club, National Comedy Center, Peter Sullivan, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, WCA Hospital

Jamestown Man Charged with DWI, ‘Leandra’s Law’ After Hit and Run Incident

September 7, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested for DWI while taking his children to school Tuesday morning. City police say they arrested 32 year-old Christopher Troutman of Jamestown after he was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash with another … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Christopher Troutman, DWI, Jamestown Police Department, Leandra's Law

Route 394 Accident Leads to Power Outage for Some Residents

September 7, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

POLAND - A Kennedy man was sent to WCA hospital after being involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Route 394 in the town of Poland. As a result of the crash some residents in the immediate vicinity were also without power. Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, David Johnson Jr.

Stockton Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision in Ellery, Charges Pending Against Other Driver

September 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ELLERY - A Lakewood man could be facing charges for Driving while intoxicated after being involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash Friday night in the town of Ellery. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says the crash took place around 9 p.m. Friday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Clutter, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Joe Gerace, Jude Gagliano

Brocton Man Charged Following One-Vehicle Crash in Town of Chautauqua

September 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA - A Brocton man was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs after being involved in a crash last week in the town of Chautauqua. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 46 year-old Jason Selig of Brocton was also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, DWAI, Jason Selig

City Man Charged Following Stabbing Incident at Crescent Inn

September 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been charged with second degree assault after reportedly stabbing another man in the chest at a local bar. Jamestown Police say 36 year-old Jarod Leroy allegedly got into an argument with another individual on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Jamestown Police Department, Jarod Leroy, Stabbing

Motorists Urged to Use Extra Caution Now that School is Back in Session

September 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As summer comes to a close and students across the county return to school, local officials are reminding drivers to use caution, watch for children and school buses, and give themselves some extra time to make their morning or afternoon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: School Safety

Jaroszynski Receives Unqualified Rating from Judicial Commission

September 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Democratic Nominee for Chautauqua County Family Court Judge has received an unfavorable rating for a local judicial commission – despite the fact that she received a favorable rating just two years earlier. The Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, Chautauqua County Family Court, Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission, Jeffrey Piazza, Jennifer Piazza, Judith Claire, Michael Sullivan, Sally Jaroszynski, Sherry Bjork, Thomas DiNapoli, Town of Ellicott Court

City Man Arrested in August Found to be in Possession of Stolen Handgun

September 2, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in the county jail for illegal possession of a handgun that was stolen from Pennsylvania. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 25 year-old Travis Terry of Jamestown was charged with Criminal Possession of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Gun Possession, Travis Terry, Weapon Possession

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