JAMESTOWN - There could be future development underway in the former Key Bank building in downtown Jamestown. Earlier this year Key Bank closed down its downtown office at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets and the property was put up … [Read more...]
Hochul Calls on Three-Pronged Approach to Battle Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
BUFFALO - As prescription opioids and heroin continue to take a tragic toll on too many Americans and their families, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. joined with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday for the start of Prescription Opioid … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Burglary of Sherman Town Offices
SHERMAN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in solving a burglary that took place in the town of Sherman offices earlier this month. Sheriff Deputies say the burglary took place between Thursday Night and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Officer Injured While Arresting Suspect Near Jamestown High School
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown Police Officer was treated for a broken nose Monday morning after being headbutted by a city resident who was being placed under arrest. A report from the Jamestown Police Department says the incident took place Monday … [Read more...]
Jamestown Out of the Darkness Walk Benefiting Suicide Prevention is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Community members from all over the Chautauqua region are expected to participate in the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Jamestown on Saturday, Sept. 24. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jason Perdue, Candidate for NY State Assembly
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Brocton, NY native Jason Perdue, who is running as the Democratic Candidate for the New York State Assembly's 150th … [Read more...]
Hochul Promotes Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. will hold a news conference Monday afternoon in Buffalo to begin National Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. The Department of Justice has designated September 19-23, 2016 as … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airport Receives Federal Grant to Help Pay for Parking Lot Renovations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced nearly $750,000 in federal funding for Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Burglary, Child Endangerment Following Domestic Incident
JAMESTOWN - A city man was arrested early Sunday morning after he allegedly broke into another person's home and got into a physical altercation in front of a child. A report from the Jamestown Police Department says 30 year-old Michael Reale was … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested After Threatening Another Person with a Knife
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested early Sunday afternoon after allegedly threatening another person with a knife. Jamestown Police say 48-year-0ld Brian Hilton of Jamestown allegedly threatened an individual with a knife at about 3:10 p.m. … [Read more...]
