JAMESTOWN - City police have made an arrest following their investigation into the discovery of a methamphetamine operation at an apartment complex at 305 E. Fifth St. Officers were called to the building Friday afternoon, Feb. 13, after an … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman and Daughter Killed in Saturday Accident on NY Thruway Near Silver Creek
SILVER CREEK - The NYSP and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place Saturday morning on the New York State Thruway near Silver Creek. According to state police, the … [Read more...]
Police Arrest City Man on Alleged Sexual Assault Charges
JAMESTOWN - A city man is in the county jail on charges stemming from a an alleged disturbing and violent sexual assault incident. On Thursday, Feb. 12, Jamestown Police were called to investigate a violent domestic incident that occurred at a N. … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Man Connected to McKinley Avenue Meth Bust
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a second person allegedly involved with a meth lab that was discovered late last week. On Thursday, officers arrested 20 year old Alexander Jankowiak after it was discovered … [Read more...]
Sheriff Warns Snowmobilers of Riding on Frozen Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office advises to use extreme caution if traveling Chautauqua Lake via snowmobile. On Saturday the Chautauqua County Snowmobile Division received calls that several snowmobiles had become stuck … [Read more...]
Jim McCusker, Local Business Owner and Former NFL Player, Dies
JAMESTOWN - A Members of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame and well-known community figure has passed away. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, former pro football player and owner of the Pub restaurant Jim McCusker died Friday at the age of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tina Scott from the Prendergast Library
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 12. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Tina Scott, director of the James Prendergast Library as part of Love Your Library Week. Scott provides an update on phase 1 renovation efforts at the library … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Public’s Help in Investigation into Saturday Shooting Incident
POLICE LOOKING FOR TWO BLACK MEN WHO A TEAL OR TURQUOISE VEHICLE JAMESTOWN - City police are asking or the public's help as they investigate a shooting incident that took place just after noon on Saturday, Feb. 14. According to a police media … [Read more...]
Flamenco! Art Exhibit Opens on Friday at 3rd on 3rd Gallery
JAMESTOWN - Flamenco! opens at 3rd on 3rd Gallery on Friday, February 13 with a public reception for the artists beginning at 6pm. The show will remain open through March 13. Local and regional artists display their Flamenco-inspired art, warming … [Read more...]
Deborah Sunya Moore named to lead Chautauqua Institution’s artistic programming
CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution announced Thursday the appointment of Deborah Sunya Moore as vice president responsible for all arts programming at Chautauqua, effective Oct. 1, 2015. Moore succeeds Marty Merkley, who announced earlier this month … [Read more...]
