MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session Wednesday in Mayville. VIEW FULL AGENDA Among the items to be considered by the legislature is a resolution that would allow the county to sue … [Read more...]
Witruke Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Connection to 2015 Double Homicide
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced Tuesday that Allen P. Witruke, 53, of Jamestown, was sentenced to concurrent 20 year sentences for each of the two counts of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree. He will also have … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Jamestown-based Musician Bill Nothem
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA welcomes local musician Bill Northem into the studio to share his story and some of his music. Originally airing Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Homicide Being Held without Bail
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of killing another area resident will be held in county court without bail as his case moves forward in county court. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that the arraignment of 51 year-old Brian … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces several charges following an alleged vehicle pursuit that took place early Tuesday morning on the Foote Ave. Arterial near Forest Ave. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers noticed a white motorcycle … [Read more...]
JRC to Focus on Four Target Areas as Part of Neighborhood Improvement Strategy
JAMESTOWN - Four target area neighborhoods have been identified as the focus for any new strategies needed to help shore up housing value and market stability in Jamestown. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation shared details of its recently … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jason Spain and Heather Lynn from Lynn Development
Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jason Spain and Heather Lynn from Lynn Development to learn more about the local development business and what … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Murder Following Discovery of Body on Sixth Street
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing a charge of second-degree murder after a man was found dead near an apartment complex on East Sixth Street early Saturday morning. City Police say 51-year-old Brian Korzeniewski was arrested following the … [Read more...]
Two Killed in Zoar Valley Fall
GOWANDA - Two adults have died, and two children were hospitalized after a fall from one of the cliffs at Zoar Valley early Sunday afternoon. According to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. when the three … [Read more...]
Algal blooms Continue to Create Problems on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - Harmful algal blooms are continuing to plague Chautauqua Lake as we head into the final few weeks of the summer season. On Friday the Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services sent out a … [Read more...]









