BUFFALO - The broadcaster known across the region as the voice of the Buffalo Bills has died. Dunkirk, NY native and Bills play-by-play legend Van Miller died on Friday, July 17. He was 87 years old. Miller grew up in Dunkirk and began his 55-year … [Read more...]
Pilot Injured Thursday During Small Plane Crash in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - The investigation continues into a small plane crash that happened Thursday morning in Durnkirk. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the accident took place around 11 a.m. near the Dunkirk Airport. Investigators say the … [Read more...]
City Lawmakers Consider Salary Increases for Mayor, City Council
JAMESTOWN - City lawmakers will wait a few more weeks before they decides whether or not the salaries for both the city council and the mayor will be seeing an increase. Currently, the salary for the mayor is $72,000 – which is where it’s been … [Read more...]
County Legislature Committee Passes on Funding National Bigfoot Center Project
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee has balked at a resolution that would provide tax-payer funding to the establishment of a facility dedicated to all things Bigfoot. According to an article in the … [Read more...]
Schumer Announces Restoration of Federal Education Aid
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer has announced that, after his public push, over $100 million in at-risk federal education dollars for Upstate New York schools has been protected. Earlier this week, Schumer launched a major push to … [Read more...]
14th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Begins Friday in Gerry, NY
GERRY - The 2015 Scandinavian Folk Festival, presented by the American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, will take place this weekend at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds, beginning today and continuing through Sunday. The event will feature plenty of food, … [Read more...]
Film Based on Life of Brian Wilson ‘Love & Mercy’ to Show at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is the main character in Love & Mercy, showing at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Love & Mercy presents an unconventional portrait … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 18 to August 16
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – JUL 16 Third Thursday featuring Uncle Claude's Band the Elektra … [Read more...]
Clean Up Effort Continues in Wake of Tuesday Flooding, Damage Assessment Underway
MAYVILLE - The effort to clean up areas of northern Chautauqua County hit hard by flooding earlier this week continues today, with county officials saying it’s likely the impacted communities will qualify for the needed federal aid to help in the … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Seek Public’s Help Following Dog Attack at Chadakoin Park
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County health officials are asking for the public’s help in finding a dog involved in an attack on Tuesday at Chadakoin Park, along with a fisherman who reportedly helped the victim. According to a release from the county's … [Read more...]
