FREDONIA - A local professor who spearheaded the effort to ban the sale of products containing microbeads is one of six New Yorkers being recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Monday announced SUNY Fredonia … [Read more...]
Fredonia Police Identify Suspect Involved in Home Invasion, Shooting Incident
FREDONIA - Fredonia Police have identified the man involved in an alleged home invasion that took place this past weekend. Village police identified one of the two suspects as James Duman, who was shot by a home owner early Saturday morning after … [Read more...]
Four Teens Charged with Stealing Car in Kiantone
JAMESTOWN - New York State Police have arrested four area teenagers after they allegedly stole a vehicle in the town of Kiantone. State police say the incident took place on Sunday when the vehicle’s owner parked his car on his friend’s property, … [Read more...]
Family Court Judge Judith Claire to Retire in June
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Family Court Judge Judith Claire will be retiring from the bench later this year. According to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, Judge Clair will close her 18 years on the bench on June 16. However, she will … [Read more...]
Mayor Reminds Public that Parking Ticket Amnesty Program Ends April 30
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is reminding motorists the city's Parking Ticket Amnesty Program ends on April 30, 2016. Afterward anyone who has an overdue fine will once again also have to pay any additional charges, including a late fee. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Singer/Songwriter Jonathan Edwards
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, April 22, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with singer/songwriter Jonathan Edwards in advance of his upcoming appearance in Jamestown, NY as part of Rolling Hills … [Read more...]
Fredonia Police Continue Investigation into Alleged Home Invasion
FREDONIA - Police in Fredonia say a homeowner shot a man who allegedly tried to force his way into his home early Saturday morning. According to a report from the Fredonia Police Department, the incident happened at about 2:20 a.m. Saturday on … [Read more...]
Celoron Charged for Possessing Meth Following Drug Investigation
CELORON - A Celoron man has been arrested following an investigation into the sales and trafficking of methamphetamine. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, investigators with the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force executed a … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association Receives Community Foundation Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has made a contribution to a local human services organization to help provide better support for individuals battling addiction. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) has … [Read more...]
County Facing $623,000 Budget Shortfall for Current Fiscal Year
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County lawmakers are hoping that some mid-year cuts can be made on government operations to help offset two recently revealed shortfalls in the $256 million 2016 budget. The Post-Journal is reporting Friday that the county’s … [Read more...]
