MAYVILLE - Local authorities have taken a Mayville man into custody for allegedly selling heroin to undercover drug agents. According to a release from the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, investigators arrested 32 year-old Justin Eck on … [Read more...]
Employee at Jamestown McDonalds Files False Armed Robbery Report
JAMESTOWN - An unidentified man is facing possible charges after he allegedly called in a false report early Wednesday morning while working at McDonalds on East Second Street. According to Jamestown police, the employee called police at about 2:45 … [Read more...]
State Senate Passes ‘Renee’s Law’ to Protect Employees who Work with Violent Youth
ALBANY - The New York State Senate has passed a measure to protect the staff and youth in group homes and other youth residential facilities. According to Senator Cathy Young, “Renee’s Law” increases the criminal history and other information … [Read more...]
Young Announces Effort to Recruit More Dentists in Rural Communities
ALBANY - New York Senator Cathy Young (R, I - Olean) wants to see more dentists across New York State. On Wednesday, the Senate passed Young’s Bill entitled “Dentists Across New York.” The legislation would help to increase the number of dentists … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces 2014 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has announced its 2014 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Valedictorian Jonathan Healy is the son of Terry Smith and Michael Healy. He will be attending Case Western Reserve University to major in chemical or … [Read more...]
Dragon Boat Demonstration Coming to Jamestown June 17
JAMESTOWN - For the first time in its history, a dragon will make its way down the Chadakoin River. On June 17, members of the Pan American Dragon Boat Association will transport a boat to Chautauqua County to allow residents, and representatives … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – 7 Years Interview with Shannon Nixon and Adam Hughes
WRFA Public Affairs director Jason Sample talks with Shannon Nixon and Adam Hughes about '7 Years' - a new play that is making its debut at The Spire Theater in downtown Jamestown on Friday, June 13, 2014. The play was written and directed by Nixon … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 41 – June 9 2014
Recorded June 9, 2014. The gang gives an update on the latest comic related news, plus they run down the anticipated movies for the summer of 2014! And they also discuss several books they've read this past week, including Deadpool, Uncanny Avengers, … [Read more...]
Investigation Results in Arrest of Two More Heroin Dealers
JAMESTOWN - Two more people have been arrested on drug charges as local police continue to crackdown on the growing problem of heroin in the community. According to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, the arrest of 51 year-old Jose … [Read more...]
North County Intersection to See $720,000 in Improvements
FREDONIA - One of the busiest intersections in Chautauqua County will be getting an upgrade, thanks to recently announced funding from Albany. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that a total of $75.6 million will be split among 33 projects … [Read more...]
