JAMESTOWN - Two city men have been arrested on drug charges following a routine traffic stop Friday night in downtown Jamestown. City police say they stopped a vehicle driven by 39 year-old Walter Whitfield after he was observed allegedly using a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Release Name of Infant Who Died in Weekend Fire
JAMESTOWN - A fire over the weekend has claimed the life of an infant, while sending five others to the hospital. According to Jamestown Police, the fire broke out at 823 Prendergast Ave. shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Fire crews arrived … [Read more...]
City Lawmakers Begin Budget Deliberations Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - City officials will begin the difficult task of reviewing and adjusting Jamestown’s 2017 budget when they meet Monday night in city hall. Last week mayor Sam Teresi presented his $35 million executive spending plan, which is $70,000 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Charged for Assaulting Police Officer
JAMESTOWN - A city resident is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer during an incident over the weekend. Jamestown police say 37 year-old Melody Lebowitz was arrested early Saturday night on charges of assault, resisting … [Read more...]
Warren Teachers Reach ‘Conceptual Agreement’ with School District
WARREN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Warren County School Teachers union and school district administration have reached a tentative "conceptual agreement." According to a weekend article in the Post-Journal, the agreement was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Karen Volpe Discusses Her Upcoming Trip to WNY
Originally airing Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with singer, actress, and Chautauqua County native Karen Vople about her upcoming set of performances and workshops in the … [Read more...]
Migration and Inclusion Public Forum Set for Saturday, Oct. 15
JAMESTOWN - A Community Conversation involving migration and inclusion of the Hispanic community in Jamestown will be taking place this weekend at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The free event, which is being funded by the New York State … [Read more...]
BPU Purchases Gas Pipeline to Help Provide Cost Certainty to Customers
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities met on Thursday afternoon and approved a contract to purchase the pipeline currently used to transport natural gas from Mayville to the Carlson Generation Station (Power Plant) in … [Read more...]
Goodell Receives High Marks from State Business Council
ALBANY - State Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Jamestown) has received recognition from a statewide organization for his support of legislation and policy that favors business. The New York State Business Council recently gave the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Hold Benefit Auction Saturday, Oct. 15
JAMESTOWN - The Prendergast Library will hold its first-ever local art auction featuring artwork donated by area artists from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Local auctioneer Lee Davies will conduct the sale, and there will be refreshments and … [Read more...]
