Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident David George, who's announced his intention to run for mayor of Jamestown in the 2015 election. George is trying to get his name on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chief Snellings and Capt. Samuelson Interview: Aug 2015
Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Safety Director and Police Chief Harry Snellings and Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson about crime in the city, including the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Second City in WNY to Offer Needle-Exchange Program
JAMESTOWN - A syringe-exchange program is now underway in Jamestown. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which is reporting that Evergreen Health Services' syringe-exchange program – also known as Project S.A.F.E. - began last … [Read more...]
Salary Increase for City Council, Mayor Likely to be Decided Later this Month
JAMESTOWN - City lawmakers may make a decision on whether or not to increase their salaries when they hold a voting session later this month. Currently, the salary for the mayor is $72,000 – which is where it’s been since 2008. The base salary for … [Read more...]
Narcan Training Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will once again sponsor two free Narcan training sessions this week. The training will help to teach first responders and other county residents how to administer the … [Read more...]
Sunday Fire Destroys Newland Ave. Home
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown firefighters are continuing their investigation into a house fire that took place on the South Side of the city shortly before noon Sunday. According to a published report, the fire broke out at 623 Newland Ave. at 11:30 a.m. … [Read more...]
City Police Charge Two Following Friday Drug Raid
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have charged two people following a drug raid Friday morning on the east side of town. Officers say 37-year-old Michael Gibson of Buffalo and 34-year-old Jeananne Rysdyke of Jamestown were charged after investigators … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Kept Busy Responding to Distressed Boaters Over Weekend
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Navigation Patrol was busy this past weekend responding to at least three separate incidents of distressed boats on both Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake. CHAUTAUQUA LAKE BOAT FIRE On Saturday just before … [Read more...]
County Sales Tax Up by 1.3 Percent Compared to First Half of 2014
JAMESTOWN - Sales tax collections in Chautauqua County is on the rise. That’s according to a report in Monday’s Post-Journal, which says local sales tax collections during the first half of the year is up by 1.3 percent compared to the first half … [Read more...]
20 NYS DEC Employees Sent to West Coast to Fight Wildfires
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that a crew of 20 employees and volunteers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is traveling to the West Coast to assist in the containment of fires burning in Northern … [Read more...]
