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Jury Selection in Haffa Retrial Underway in Mayville

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The jury selection is now underway in Chautauqua County Court for the retrial of the Cheektowaga man accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputy. According to the Post-Journal, no one was seated on Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Justin Haffa, Ned Barone

Lakeview Shock Employee Arrested for Official Misconduct

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BROCTON - A state corrections officer who lives in Arkwright is facing charges for allegedly having a personal relationship while employed at the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Facility in Brocton. According to State Police, 38 year old Matthew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Beam Jr., Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, Matthew Antolini, New York State Police

Busti Man Arrested on Warrant Following Traffic Stop in Jamestown

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Busti man was arrested on a warrant earlier this week in connection to his alleged involvement with illegal gun and drug possession and also for operating a meth lab. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, 37 year-old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Christopher Light

Buffalo Man Faces Federal Charges in Connection to 2012 Death of Cattaraugus County Resident

January 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo says a federal grand jury has returned a five-count indictment charging a Buffalo man believed to be connected to the 2012 death of a Cattaraugus County man. Federal officials say 25 year-old Jaron … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Henry Ackley, Jaron Ruth, U.S. Attorney's Office

Randolph Man Pronounced Dead Following Motor Vehicle Fire

January 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place Tuesday morning in Sinclairville. According to a media release from the Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to Mill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Troutman, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office

Carrubba Finds Seat on Board of Public Utilities, Rabb Begins New Four-Year Term

January 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - With Marie Carrubba's election to president of the Jamestown City Council, she will also become a member of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. On Monday night the City Council acted on more than two dozen mayoral appointments to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Cornell, Dow Street Substation, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Martha Zenns, Public Service Commission, Ralph Wallace, Sam Teresi, Tyler Case, Wastewater Treatment Plant

MAST Representation Returns to JLDC

January 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Over two dozen different mayoral appointments were approved by the Jamestown City Council during Monday night’s inaugural meeting. In addition to several re-appointments to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, the council also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, John Wittaker, John Zabrodsky, Justin Hanft, Kim Ecklund, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Marie Carrubba, Russ Diethrick, Tim Smeal, Todd Tranum, Tony Dolce, Tyler Case

County Health Officials Urge Public to Take Action Now to Stop Cervical Cancer

January 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Chautauqua County Cancer Services Program (CSP) reminds us that there are two ways to prevent cervical cancer, screening and HPV vaccination, and that free screenings are available to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cervical Health Awareness Month, Chautauqua County Cancer Services Program, Christine Schuyler

Carrubba elected Council President, Rabb to Continue Serving on BPU

January 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Women hold majority on council for the first time in the city's 132-year history JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its inaugural voting session on Monday night at City Hall. Councilwoman Marie Carrubba (D-Ward 4) was tapped to replace … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Brent Sheldon, Greg Rabb, Harry Snellings, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim Ecklund, Lillian Ney, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Martha Zenns, Sam Teresi, Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, Tim Smeal, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Tyler Case, Vanessa Weinert, Vicki James

New President to be Appointed During First City Council Meeting of 2018

January 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown City Council will have its first meeting of 2018 when it convenes Monday, Jan. 8 at city hall. A highlight of the meeting will be the appointment of a new council president. The new president will replace former council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Brent Sheldon, Chuck Cornell, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Ralph Wallace, Sam Teresi, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert, Vicki James

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