MAYVILLE - The Dunkirk man found guilty of kidnapping a 13-year-old autistic boy from a Walmart in the north county was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison. County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says 30-year-old Samuel Saeli received his … [Read more...]
Jackson Center Development Director to Speak at JCC on Monday as part of Constitution Day
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters will celebrate Constitution Day this Monday, Sept. 17. Marion Beckerink, Development Director of the … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 13 2018
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. FRI SEPT 14 Black Widow - Big Shots - Kennedy Danger Bird - Bullfrog … [Read more...]
Artone Announces $500,000 Contract with Downtown Hotel Developer
JAMESTOWN - A partnership between Artone Manufacturing in Jamestown and the Hamister Group from Buffalo was announced Wednesday morning at Artone's headquarters on Allen Street. Artone, a local furniture company, will provide product for the … [Read more...]
Governor’s Race Highlights 2018 Primary Day in New York State
JAMESTOWN - Tomorrow is Primary Day for state and local offices and in Chautauqua County, polls will be open for all county Democratic, Conservative and Reform Parties’ registered voters. Additionally, Independence Voters in Ripley and Portland will … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Charged for Alleged Sexual Acts with a Juvenile
FREDONIA - A Fredonia man is in the county jail on $50,000 bail for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies day 27 year old Joshua Northrop-Dowdall faces four counts of 2nd degree rape. An investigation found … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Warn Public of Credit Card Skimming Devices
JAMESTOWN - Local police are advising the public to be aware of credit card skimming devices being used in the Jamestown area. A skimming device is an electronic device used by a thief to connect to a credit or debit card reader – including gas … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jack Porcari from WNY NORML Discusses Marijuana Legalization in NY State
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. WRFA Public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jack Porcari, executive director of WNY NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) to learn more … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects Involved in Home Invasion, Robbery
JAMESTOWN, NY - City police are investigating what they are describing as a violent armed home invasion robbery that took place early Sunday morning. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the incident took place at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Independent Audit Shows City Had $1.34 Million Surplus for 2017 Fiscal Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s independent audit for 2017 confirms the city finished in a better financial position than what had been budgeted for that year. That’s the news from independent auditor and public account John Trussalo, who went … [Read more...]
