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Federal Grand Jury Hands Down 11-Count Indictment for Two Jamestown Men Involved in Drug Trafficking

March 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that a federal grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment charging 34 year-old Juan Pacheco, Jr. and 36 year-old Andrew "Bam" Garner, both of Jamestown, with conspiracy to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Garner, Cocaine, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Court, James Hunt, James Kennedy Jr, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Juan Pacheco Jr., Marijuana, methamphetamine, Michael Fellicetta

Despite Proposed Cuts by Trump, Horrigan Optimistic Essential Air Service Program will Remain

March 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown could be in serious jeopardy if congress decides to keep a cut in place that was presented last week in President Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget. The Administration's FY2018 budget proposes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Chautauqua County Airport, Community Matters, Essential Air Service, Tom Reed, Vince Horrigan

[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2017 Grow Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show

March 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 16, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chris Breen and Mary Maxwell from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation to get more details about the 2017 Grow Jamestown Garden Fair & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chris Breen, Grow Jamestown, Grow Jamestown Garden Fair, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Mary Maxwell, Northwest Arena

Bemus Point Man Charged For Possession of Electronic Stun Guns, Drugs

March 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A Bemus Point man was arrested in Mayville early Thursday morning after police reportedly found two stun guns and a large amount of drugs inside his vehicle. Sheriff Deputies pulled over 41 year-old Gary Hannold II around 3:45 a.m. near … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Drug Arrest, Gary Hannold II

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown for March 23 2017

March 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

aThe 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 MAR 24 Brian Hanna - Wine Cellar - Jamestown Jazz Night at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Rock n' Roll Rundown

Four Buildings Destroyed in Falconer Fire

March 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - The effort to recover from a devastating fire that broke out Wednesday morning in the center of Falconer continues. Fire crews were called to the fire at 29-39 W. Main St. just before 8 a.m. Wednesday and found a three story structure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Fire Department, Falconer Main Street Fire, Vince Horrigan

County Legislature Approves Motion Calling for Support of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Collins Medicaid Amendment

March 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Several residents were on hand at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting Wednesday night to speak out against a cut in President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget and its impact on the health and preservation of the Great Lakes. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Health Care Act, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chris Collins, Collins Amendment, Environmental Protection Agency, George Borrello, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Ralph Walton, Sherri Mason

Sinclairville Woman Charged with Assisting Escaped Prisoner

March 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - The wife of the Sinclairville man who escaped from police custody during a court appearance earlier this month is now in jail for allegedly aiding and abetting her husband, along with drug-related charges. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charlotte Town Court, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jacob Raynor, Kelsey Raynor, methamphetamine

Congress Prepares to Vote on Healthcare Bill that Has Local Implications on Medicaid Costs

March 22, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and House leaders are revving up pressure on balky Conservatives and other Republican lawmakers as crunch time approaches on the party's health care overhaul bill, a drive GOP leaders concede they can't afford to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Health Care Act, Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chris Collins, Collins Amendment, Donald Trump, Healthcare, House of Representatives, John Faso, Medicaid, Tom Reed

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Catholic Charities 2017 Appeal

March 22, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The 2017 Annual Appeal for Catholic Charities of Western New York is now underway. On March 16 edition of Community Matters, WRFA's Jason Sample talked with Maria Perez-Cruz, Catholic Charities' Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities Appeal, Deb Felton, Maria Perz-Cruz

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