(WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interview JPS Superintendent Tim Mains on Tuesday, Sept. 2) JAMESTOWN - Wednesday is the first day of school for many students across Chautauqua County, including those who attend Jamestown Public … [Read more...]
County Executive Reminds Motorist to Use Caution Now that School is Open
MAYVILLE - As the summer comes to a close and many children and teens return to school this week, Chautauqua County executive Vince Horrigan is reminding motorists to use caution and watch for children. During this week’s Monday Morning Memo, the … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Sept. 2 Drug Raid
JAMESTOWN - Local authorities have arrested a city man for allegedly trafficking heroin in the area. According to a report from the Chautauqua County sheriff’s office, 26 year-old William Rogers was arrested Tuesday morning during a drug raid at … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Accused of Shooting, Killing Neighborhood Cats
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting and killing neighborhood cats. Officers with the Jamestown Police Department were called to an area of Linwood Ave. on the south side of town at about 11:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Public Defenders Office Budget Likely to Exceed $1 Million by Year’s End
MAYVILLE - The cost of defending criminals in county court has seen a significant increase in 2014. That’s according to a recent article in the Buffalo News, which says the costs for the Chautauqua County Public Defender’s Office are expected to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WRFA General Manager Dennis Drew at Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market
WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample was broadcasting live from the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market on Thursday, Aug. 28 and had an opportunity to interview WRFA General Manager Dennis Drew. The two talked about the upcoming WRFA 10th … [Read more...]
State Police Continue Investigation into Discover of Human Fetus in Portland
PORTLAND - New York State Police investigators are continuing their investigation into the discovery of a human fetus that had washed ashore last week on the Lake Erie shoreline in the town of Portland. On Friday morning, it was reported that … [Read more...]
Hagglund is 2014 Recipient of Ritzer Award
JAMESTOWN - The wet weather over the weekend forced the city of Jamestown to move its labor day festival from Sunday to Monday. One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of 2014 George Ritzer Labor Award, given this year to Valerie … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Prepares for Busy Primary Day on Sept. 9
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Primary day is just one week away and its promising to be a buy one for the County Board of Elections, with both major party as well as with several third parties having county-wide races on Sept. 9. Highlighting this year’s … [Read more...]
Astorino to Roll Out Education Platform Tuesday Morning
HAWTHORNE, NY - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino will outline his plan to improve public education in New York State at a news conference Tuesday morning outside of Hawthorne Elementary School in Westchester County. Astorino is the … [Read more...]
