ELLERY - A Jamestown firefighter arrested for allegedly growing marijuana last fall on an Ellery property has been conditionally discharged for a year. The Post-Journal says 58 year-old James Gatto pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal … [Read more...]
Two Separate Weekend Fires in Jamestown, Kennedy Claim Two Lives
Two separate fires over the weekend in Jamestown and the Town of Poland have claimed the lives of two individuals. A Jamestown man has lost his life early Sunday morning following a fire on the city's south side. The Jamestown Police Department … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Unable to Finalize 2017-18 Budget Before Deadline
ALBANY - For the first time since Andrew Cuomo became governor, New York lawmakers have been unable to deliver an on-time state budget. Faced with a recalcitrant Legislature and a failed negotiating strategy, Gov. Cuomo said late Sunday that he … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Promote GOP Tax Reform Plan During Visit to Jamestown
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was in Jamestown Friday to push for the GOP-sponsored Corporate Tax Reform plan that will soon be taken up in the House. Reed was in Jamestown to meet with … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jana McDermott Discusses April 29 Diamond Dinner Auction to Benefit CAP
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 30, 2017. WRFA talks with Jana McDermott (pictured) from Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County (CAP), who shares details about this very important organization and its … [Read more...]
City Police Release Surveillance Video of Arson Suspect
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have released video footage containing images of the person they believe is responsible for last week’s rash of arsons. VIEW VIDEO ON JPD FACEBOOK PAGE On Thursday investigators posted a black and white video on … [Read more...]
Contractor Selected for Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges
JAMESTOWN - The effort to build two pedestrian bridges over the Chadakoin River as part of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk is moving forward. This week the Jamestown City Council approved the bid for the construction of two prefabricated … [Read more...]
First Day of Trout Fishing Season is Saturday, April 1
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Fishing enthusiasts who have been cooped up all winter will be out in force Saturday for opening day of trout season in New York. There’s a wide range of stocked and wild trout streams that anglers can go to in both Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Ross Mills Road to be Closed to Traffic Starting Monday, April 3
ROSS MILLS - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities is announcing that Ross Mills Rd. in the Town of Ellicott, between Falconer-Kimbell Stand Rd. (County Road 81) and Gerry-Levant Rd. (County Route 65), will be closed to traffic due to … [Read more...]
Monthly Alternate Parking in Jamestown Begins April 1
JAMESTOWN - Effective Saturday, April 1, monthly alternate parking will be in effect in the city of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the … [Read more...]
