JAMESTOWN – One of Jamestown’s biggest events of the year has arrived. The 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival kicks off today in downtown Jamestown and continues through Aug. 5 with dozens of events scheduled over the next five days. WRFA's Jason … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Officials Shine Light on Housing Renovation Effort by Local Developers
JAMESTOWN - Two local realtors are teaming up to help renovate a piece of neglected property in the city – and local officials are hoping the effort will inspire other property owners and investors as well. Chautauqua County Legislator and Jamestown … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Higgins Announces $52,000 for Children’s Safety Education Village
ASHVILLE - Congressman Brian Higgins says the Chautauqua County Children’s Safety Education Village will be getting a federal grant totaling $52,040 through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant (AFG) Program. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: 68th Annual Gerry Rodeo Begins Tonight
GERRY - The 2012 Gerry Rodeo will kick off tonight at the rodeo grounds in Gerry. This will be the 68th year of the event, which features a midway and a tasty barbecue beef dinner, in addition to the wrangling and riding that takes place in the rodeo … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested Following Attempted Burglary, Fleeing from Police
JAMESTOWN - A 50 year-old Jamestown man is in police custody this morning following his alleged involvement in a home burglary and subsequent high speed chase into downtown Jamestown. According to a report in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, officers … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Convicted to Seven Years in Prison for Burglary
MAYVILLE - A Falconer man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his alleged involvement in a burglary that took place last year. The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s office says 27 year-old Matthew Kiendl was sentence yesterday for second … [Read more...]
Aquatic Research Firm Discusses Dredging During Public Info Session
ASHVILLE - The issue of dredging Chautauqua Lake was discussed in Ashville last night by a firm hired to look for ways to reduce weeds and improve the health of the lake. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, 35 people showed up to the BOCES in … [Read more...]
Officials, Developers to Announce Redevelopment Project in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Several city officials and local developers will be making a redevelopment announcement in Jamestown later today. Chautauqua County Legislator Lori Cornell, along with local developers Gary Proctor and Andrew Jarrett will be joined by … [Read more...]
Humane Society Recieves 46 Cats Over the Weekend, Currenty Seeking Adopters
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) currently has 46 more cats under its care after a Chautauqua County resident surrendered the cats to the shelter. The owner admitted to being overwhelmed by the situation as there were more than … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Rock Rundown July 26-29
The WRFA "Rock n' Roll Rundown" JULY 26 – 29, 2012 Presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. # # # Thursday, July 26 Bob Campbell – Lakeview Hotel … [Read more...]
