GERRY - An annual tradition that’s taken place in Chautauqua County for seven decades gets underway Wednesday in Gerry. The 70th annual Gerry Rodeo begins Wednesday night and continues through Saturday at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds. Organizers for … [Read more...]
City Police Break Up Large Fight, Arrest Three
JAMESTOWN - Three people were arrested Monday night following a large fight near the downtown area of the city. Jamestown police were called to 416 W. Sixth St. just after 8:30 p.m. Monday and found a group of 30 people in the area who were … [Read more...]
Reed Sponsored Manufacturing Bill Makes its Way to House Floor
JAMESTOWN - A federal bill sponsored by area Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and designed to provide a boost for manufacturing has cleared a hurdle in the House. According to a release from Reed’s office, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and … [Read more...]
Daytime Talk Legend Phil Donahue to Appear in Mayville for Jackson Center Fundraiser
MAYVILLE - The Robert H. Jackson Center is pleased to announce that media personality, writer, and film producer Phil Donahue will make a rare appearance at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville for “Dinner with Donahue” on Sunday, August 10, 2014 beginning … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Journey Gunderson from the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Musem and Center for Comedy
Originally airing July 25, 2014. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson, executive director of the Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Museum & Center for Comedy in Jamestown, NY. Gunderson offers details on a plan to … [Read more...]
Jury Finds Wells Guilty of First Degree Manslaughter
MAYVILLE - A Fredonia Man charged with murdering his elderly neighbor in 2010 has been found guilty of first-degree manslaughter. On Monday just after 12:30 p.m., the jury in the murder trial against 41 year old Jason Wells in Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Council Approves More Funding for Police Consolidation Study, Okays Labor Contract with City Administration Union
JAMESTOWN - The effort to look into the consolidation of the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office will be moving forward. The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved a resolution for the city to continue to … [Read more...]
Governor Insists His Office Did not Compromise Ethics’ Commission Work
BUFFALO - During his first public appearance since a revealing report by the New York Times, Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about the Moreland Commission. In July 2013, the governor praised the commission that was created under the Moreland Act. It … [Read more...]
JCC to Host Disaster Preparedness Drill on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus on Wednesday, July 30. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Annual Meeting is August 3, Registration Deadline is July 30
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will hold its annual meeting and dinner celebration on Sunday, August 3rd at Webb’s Captains Table in Mayville. This year’s featured speaker will be David Owen Brown, an underwater filmmaker and … [Read more...]
