PORTLAND NY - Have you ever wondered what is involved in the creation of a craft brewery, winery, or cidery? The answers to many of your questions can be found at the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit to be held on Thursday, Aug. … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Thwarted Robbery, Shooting in Brocton
BROCTON - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into a shooting that took place Friday Night, July 29 in the village of Brocton. According to a media release sent out Saturday morning, deputies responded to a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Convicted on Burglary Charges Following Eight-Day Trial in County Court
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man accused of burglarizing the same Fredonia home twice in five years has been convicted of second-degree burglary. Acting Chautauqua County district attorney Patrick Swanson announced Thursday that 47-year-old Marcus … [Read more...]
Plumb Criticizes Reed for not Supporting Amtrak Contract tied to Regional Manufacturing Jobs
HORNELL - Congressional Candidate John Plumb (D-Lakewood) is once again criticizing his opponent, incumbent Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), this time for taking credit for jobs supported by federal dollars that he voted against. Plumb is referring to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Tim Mains: July 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS Originally airing Thursday, July 29, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public School Superintendent Tim Mains to get a review of the 2015-16 school year as well as the 2016-17 school year, … [Read more...]
Three Face Charges Following North Main Street Drug Bust
JAMESTOWN - Two city men and a Lakewood resident face charges following the culmination of a drug investigation that took place Wednesday afternoon in Jamestown. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says 62 year-old Wayne Leeper and 33 … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Charter Amendments Involving Term Lengths and Salaries
MAYVILLE -Voters in Chautauqua County will have the opportunity to decide if they want to have their representatives in Mayville serve four-year terms rather than two-year terms. During Wednesday’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers … [Read more...]
Congressional Candidate Reacts to Trump’s Call on Russia to Help Locate Missing Clinton Emails
JAMESTOWN - Donald Trump on Wednesday held a news conference in Miami and said he'd like to see Moscow find the thousands of emails Hillary Clinton deleted from the account she used as Secretary of State. Trump made the statements even after … [Read more...]
Clinton Receives Democratic Endorsement for U.S. Presidency
PHILADELPHIA - Former first lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has formally captured the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. “What an incredible honor that you have given me,” Clinton said in a video … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Act on Salary Increases, Extending Term Lengths During Wednesday Meeting
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will meet Wednesday night with several amendments to the county charter on the agenda. REED FULL JULY 27, 2016 MEETING AGENDA The three amendments will focus on changing the term lengths of … [Read more...]
