JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be asking the state’s permission to increase electric rates. According to an article in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, the BPU on Monday approved a “Minirate case” to be filed with the New York … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Governor to Lift Fracking Ban Citing New Federal Regulations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says a recent regulatory change at the federal level proves that the controversial practice of horizontal hydraulic fracking (hydrofracking) should be allowed in New York State. On Monday Reed released … [Read more...]
WCA to Hold Open House at New Diabetes Education Center Tuesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The WCA Hospital Diabetes Education Center is having an open house today from noon to 3 p.m. and the public is invited to stop by. The center recently moved to its new location at Jones Memorial Health Center, 51 Glasgow Avenue, … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into 2013 Church Arson in Brocton
BROCTON - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting Monday morning that a Dunkirk man has been indicted by the county grand jury on a charge of 3rd degree arson for his alleged involvement in a fire that broke out at the Tri Parish Church … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2015-16 Budget
Originally airing Thursday, March 19, 2015. The Jamestown Public Schools district is facing several challenges as it works to craft and finalize an estimated $78 million budget for the 2015-16 school year. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample … [Read more...]
Bear Lake, PA Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Two Cars in Chautauqua County
KIANTONE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a Pennsylvania man for allegedly stealing two vehicles in Chautauqua County – one from a residence in Kiantone and the other from a residence in Clymer. According to Sheriff deputies, 48 … [Read more...]
Randolph Couple Faces Additional Drug Charges Following Investigation by State Police
RANDOLPH - State Police in Jamestown arrested a Randolph couple on Drug charges following an investigation on Friday. According to state police, officers stopped at a home at 210 Spring Street in the Village of Randolph to serve two arrest … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Focus on Equipment Purchases During Monday Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night at city hall. Among the items to be acted on is the purchase of several pieces of equipment for the Department of Public Works, to be paid for using a portion … [Read more...]
County Deficit Reduction Commission Report Now Online
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan announced Friday that the full report from his Deficit Reduction Commission is now online and available for review by the public. The Deficit Reduction Commission was set up last fall to … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Investigation on Flooring Tiles that May Contain Formaldehyde
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is urging the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to investigate the safety of Chinese-imported wood flooring material from Lumber Liquidators, and to initiate recalls or other disciplinary action if … [Read more...]
