MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously approved a local law to create an animal abuse registry during its meeting Wednesday night. Under the guidelines of the registry, anyone charged and convicted with abusing an animal will … [Read more...]
State Police Release Identity of Body Found in Portland, Being Treated as ‘Suspicious’
PORTLAND - New York State Police have identified the body that was found along Route 20 in the town of Portland this past weekend and say they are treating the death as “suspicious.” Police say the body belonged to 47-year-old Brian Heyden, a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts On Fire – Joe Deninzon of Stratospheerius
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, April 20, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius, hailing from New York City, about the band, its new album, and the upcoming … [Read more...]
Young to Be Sentenced in Pennsylvania Court on Thursday for Arson
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man accused of intentionally setting a dozen fires in March 2017 is scheduled to be sentenced on a separate arson charge tomorrow in Butler County Court, Pennsylvania. The Post-Journal is reporting that 20 year-old Jonathan … [Read more...]
Reed, HUD Regional Administrator Tour CDBG Communities
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) took time out during his weekly conference call on Tuesday to highlight his effort education federal officials about how a pool of federal funding aimed at community redevelopment has helped … [Read more...]
Jamestown Brothers Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Tuesday, April 24 that Matthew Jones, 33, and Beau Jones, 31, both of Jamestown, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jason Corwin from Defend Ohiyo
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, April 19, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jason Corwin, Seneca Nation Media and Communications Director and activist with the Defend Ohiyo group. Corwin … [Read more...]
Council Members Discuss Ways to Address Deer Population in City
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council could soon be taking a closer look at what some say is a growing problem of deer within the city limits. During Monday Night’s Jamestown City Council work session, councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) said … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Dies Following Car-Pedestrian Accident
WESTFIELD - No charges are being filed in a car-pedestrian accident that led to an individual’s death. Westfield Police say 65-year-old Thomas Baideme of Westfield was crossing Main St. in the village and was hit by a vehicle exiting the … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Gun, Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is behind bars after police responded to his residence for a report of a domestic incident and discovered drugs and weapons inside. The Jamestown Police Department charged 45 year-old Danny Michael III late Saturday … [Read more...]
