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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Police Seize Large Quantity of Heroin

July 7, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested four individuals on drug-related charges following a traffic stop that took place early Wednesday afternoon in the city. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says officers conducted a traffic stop at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Fermin Rodriguez-Robles, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department, Jamie Rolan-Robles, Jose Rodriguez-Robles, Robert Samuelson, Valerie Davila-Torres

State DOT Commissioner Visits Jamestown, Tours Riverwalk

July 7, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The head of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYDOT) was in Jamestown Wednesday to get a firsthand look at the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk project and also announce a new funding opportunity for local communities. NYDOT … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, George Spanos, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Matthew Driscoll, New York State Department of Transportation, PAVE NY, Sam Teresi

Sheriff’s Office Arrests Sinclairville Man for Allegedly Making Meth

July 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - A Sinclairville man has been arrested by local authorities for allegedly making methamphetamine in his town of Charlotte home. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, on June 29 sheriff deputies and the Southern Tier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jonah Warner, methamphetamine, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

LECOM Health Challenge to Tee Off on Thursday

July 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CLYMER, NY - A major golf tournament is just about ready to tee off in Southwestern Chautauqua County. The LECOM Health Challenge, Web.com PGA Tour will take place at the Upper Course at the Peek’n Peak Resort in Clymer from Thursday through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Golf Channel, LECOM Health Challenge, Peek n Peak, PGA/Web.com Tour

[LISTEN] Reed and Fellow GOP Members Disappointed with FBI Decision to Not Press Charges Against Clinton

July 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WASHINGTON - Republicans in Washington aren't letting up on their criticism of Hillary Clinton following the FBI's recommendation that she shouldn't face criminal charges over her handling of classified emails. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Clinton E-Mail Scandal, Congress, Donald Trump, Federal Bureau of Investigation, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, House of Representatives, James Comey, Paul Ryan, Tom Reed

Congress to Act on National Defense Authorization Act this Week

July 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who returned to Washington on Tuesday following the July 4 holiday, is announcing his support for a bill which he says will help keep Americans safe and supply our troops with the resources they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, House of Representatives, National Defense Authorization Act, Tom Reed

Allegany State Park Opens New Bathhouse at Quaker Lake

July 6, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALLEGANY STATE PARK - Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Cattaraugus County on Tuesday for the official opening of the new, $4 million Quaker Lake bathhouse at Allegany State Park. The $4 million investment in the replacement of the former bathhouse is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegany State Park, Kathy Hochul, Mark Thomas

STOP-DWI Enforcement Crackdown Runs from July 1 through July 4

July 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - One of the biggest holidays of the year has arrived. With this year’s Fourth of July falling on a Monday, it makes for a long holiday weekend and there’s sure to be plenty of events and activities for all to enjoy over the next few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, DWI, Independence Day, Joe Gerace, New York State STOP-DWI Enforcement Crackdown

25th Annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival Now Underway

July 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SHERMAN, NY - Thousands of people will be in Sherman this weekend to celebrate another year of music and friendship with the 2016 Great Blue Heron Music Festival. LISTEN TO ARTS FIRE BLUE HERON INTERVIEW Gates for the Heron open Friday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donna the Buffalo, Great Blue Heron, Ken Hardley, Rolling Hills Radio, Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley, Stewed Mulligan

Lakewood Independence Day Celebration is Monday, July 4

July 1, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD--The Village of Lakewood will host its annual 4th of July Summerfest on Chautauqua and Terrace Avenues, and at Richard O. Hartley Park on Monday, July 4.  According to organizers, lots of new activities and events have been added to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10K Firecracker Run, 4th of July Summerfest, Brian Chase, Bryan Brothers, Campbell Dawson, Chautauqua Lake Community Sailing Foundation, Hartley Park, Lakewood, Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, LECOM Health Challenge, Marla Harris, Marty’s Bubblegum Machine, Not Sold Separately, Preach Freedom and Connect, Steve Davis, Zambelli Brothers

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