JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center has announced the selection of a new executive director. On Tuesday Jackson Center officials said Susan Moran Murphy is the new executive director. She will fill the vacancy created by Tom Schmidt, who was … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Faces Burglary and Grand Larceny Charges After Breaking into Ellery Home
MAYVILLE - A 26 year-old Westfield Resident is in the county jail on $10,000 bail after being arrested on a burglary-related charges. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says David Ralph allegedly broke into a residence on Rt. 430 fin the Town of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Suspect Connected to Barrows St. Double Homicide Now in Custody
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown, NY Police Chief Harry Snellings and Chautauqua County First Assistant District Attorney John Zuroski hold a press conference to update the public on a double homicide that took place at 235 Barrows St. in the city during … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Double Homicide, Searching for Suspect
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) : SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY JAMESTOWN, NY (Dec. 12, 2015) - The Jamestown Police Department is currently investigating a double homicide at 235 Barrows street. LISTEN TO MEDIA CONFERENCE According to a media release sent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Weeks Gallery ‘In Our Own Skin’ Exhibit
Originally airing Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. WRFA intern Bethany Stenander provides a report on the Weeks Gallery and its most recent exhibit, In Our Own Skin, with comments from Weeks Gallery director Patricia Briggs. The exhibit runs through … [Read more...]
JHS Madrigals Choir to Join Jim Brickman at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts
JAMESTOWN - Jim Brickman will return to Jamestown on Monday, Dec. 21 to perform at the at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and he'll have some special local performers opening his show. Live for one night only, Brickman’s holiday tour, Comfort … [Read more...]
Cuomo Continues Push for Federal Legislation to Keep Guns Away from Potential Terrorists
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo was vocal Sunday about his support of a federal measure to close the so-called "terror gap" as the nation again is in a furor over gun control. Cuomo, who has been pointedly calling for congressional action on gun … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Accident in Carroll
CARROLL - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place early Sunday morning the Town of Carroll. Sheriff Deputies say 39 year-old Chalise Hebner of Pittsfield, PA died … [Read more...]
County Legislature Committees Meet this Week in Mayville
MAYVILLE - It’s committee week for the Chautauqua County Legislature with two committees meeting Monday in Mayville. PUBLIC FACILITIES AGENDA - 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 2015 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGENDA - 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 2015 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA - 4 … [Read more...]
Congress Approves 5-Year Federal Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON - After years of staled efforts to address the nation's aging highways and transportation infrastructure, Congress has finally passed a comprehensive 5-year transportation bill that includes more than $300 billion in funding. The bill … [Read more...]
