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City Zoning Board Approves Variance for Sheldon House

May 5, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a variance for the Sheldon House to be designated as a C1 commercial space. The move clears the way for Jamestown Community College to sell the property, located on the corner of Lakeview … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Jason Spain, John Lampard, Lakeview Area Community Action Project, Lynn Development Group, Marijka Lampard, Neil Robinson, Sheldon House, Steve Abdella, SUNY Board of Trustees

City Zoning Board to Consider Sheldon House Variance Wednesday

May 4, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The future of the Sheldon House will likely be determined Wednesday in city hall. The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. to determine if a special use variance can be issued for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Rice, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Lynn Development Group, Sheldon House

Next Unite North Main Community Input Session is Wednesday Night

May 4, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The next meeting involving the Unite North Main project will take place Wednesday, May 4 in downtown Jamestown. The Unite North Main project was launched in October 2015 by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) to improve one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Clark Patterson Lee, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Unite North Main

City Man Charged For Making Meth Following Fire Investigation

May 4, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police say a fire that broke out in a city home last month was due to the manufacturing of methamphetamine. The fire took place on Monday, April 18 at 136 Maple St. After Jamestown firefighters put the fire out they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Drug Investigation, Fire, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, methamphetamine, Richard Brown

Chautauqua County DA says No Charges will be Filed Against Fredonia Homeowner who Shot Would-be Intruder

May 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson has released a statement regarding the April 23, 2016 shooting incident that took place in Fredonia. "After a complete investigation.. it is the determination of my office that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fredonia Police Department, Home Invasion, James Duman, Patrick Swanson

Power Drives Inc. Reported to be Leaving Falconer, 98 Workers Affected

May 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - Another manufacturer is moving out of the area. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Tuesday that Power Drives Inc. – which has a part of its operation currently located at 2148 Allen St. Ext. in Falconer – will be moving it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Power Drives Inc.

Randolph Native and Missionary Found Murdered in Jamaica

May 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ST. MARY PARISH, JAMAICA - A long-time missionary and native of Randolph has been found murdered in Jamaica. Jamaican police are reporting that two U. S. missionaries were found slain in a rural area of the Caribbean island. Authorities have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harold Nichols, Randy Hentzel, Teams for Medical Missions

Lakewood Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Police Chase

May 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD, NY - A Lakewood man faces several charges after he was involved in a police chase with local authorities Monday afternoon in Jamestown and the Town of Busti. According to a release sent by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Drug Arrest, Dylan Abbey, High-Speed Chase, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

[LISTEN] Discarded Recycled And New – Bogarts Special

May 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 28, 2016. Discarded, Recycled and New host Len Barry invites members of the Bogarts into the studio to talk with them about their music and their new album, 80 Proof Truth. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Bogarts, Discarded Recycled and New, Len Barry

Congress Set to Approve $300 Million in Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

May 3, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - The Great Lakes are set to receive another round of federal funding. On Monday Congressman Tom Reed announced that he and other members of the House have voted to allocate $300 million as part of the Great Lakes Restoration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, House of Representatives, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

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