JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested on charges related to second degree rape. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 20 year old Justin Putt of the Spanish Gates Apartment has been charged with three counts of second degree rape in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 9 – I Figured I’d See You Later
http://media.soundcloud.com/stream/3CO5ix6O5Agz.mp3 "I FIGURED I'D SEE YOU LATER" © 2015 John C. Merino I use to be able to tell, by the sound, what coin fell out of my pocket. I just dropped a quarter and thought it was a dime. ….and the dime … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots City Resident’s Dog After Feeling ‘Threatened’ by the Animal
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown family is demanding justice from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office after their dog was shot and killed while a deputy was serving papers to a neighbor. Jamestown resident Joe Donisi posted on Facebook that he working … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Interview
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with John Jablonski and Becky Nystrom from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of CWC, who's mission is to preserve and enhance the water quality, scenic beauty and … [Read more...]
WCA Seeking Area Dog Owners to Assist with Pet Therapy Program
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital Recreation Therapy Program is seeking dedicated owners to participate in the Pet Therapy Program at WCA Hospital. The hospital therapy program exposes patients and staff to the positive experience of interacting with an … [Read more...]
State Park Campgrounds on Pace for Record Attendance in 2015
ALBANY - Attendance at New York State Park campgrounds is on pace for another record-setting year. That’s according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who’s reminding New Yorkers that many of the state’s finest camping facilities are open for fall camping well … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed to Host Three Town Hall Meetings Saturday in Chautauqua County
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Congressman Tom Reed will be in Chautauqua County Saturday for several town hall meetings in an effort to get feedback about the Iran Nuclear Deal. The Corning Republican will be making stops in Frewsburg, Findley Lake and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Accused of Welfare Fraud Totaling Nearly $10,000
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown woman faces welfare fraud charges for allegedly accepting more than $9,700 in benefits she was not entitled to. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says 38 year-old July Stutzman has been charged with 10 felonies in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Receives $250,000 Grant from Johnson Foundation
JAMESTOWN - A local organization that works to battle weed and other aquatic nuisances in Chautauqua Lake has received a major funding boost. The Johnson Foundation recently made an investment to the Chautauqua Lake Association for $250,000 to be … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Patrols, Enforcement Now Underway Through Labor Day
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Police to ramp up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired driving. The 20-day campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and is … [Read more...]
