Jamestown Mayor Kimberly Ecklund has released her 2024 State of the City Address. Ecklund stated in her message to City Council members that she wanted to understand Jamestown’s financial position before outlining the city’s current state and … [Read more...]
County Tax Foreclosure Proceedings, Tax Auction Postponed
Chautauqua County officials have announced tax foreclosure proceedings and the upcoming tax auction have been postponed until further notice. Officials said recent retroactive changes to tax foreclosure laws implemented by New York State are … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs That Led To Death of Celoron Man
A Fredonia man will spend up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to narcotics conspiracy. U.S. District Attorney Trini Ross announced that 37-year old John Wallace Buchanan made his plea in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools To Read ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’
Jamestown Public Schools students will read "Because of Winn-Dixie" as part of a national literacy program. The "One District, One Book" program will start Monday when all elementary students and fifth graders at Jefferson Middle school will bring … [Read more...]
Stamp Out Hunger Day is May 11
Saturday, May 11 is Stamp Out Hunger Day. The day is held on the second Saturday in May each year where people can leave a donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up. The United Way has … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 9, 2024
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU MAY … [Read more...]
Teenager Injured in Motorcycle Accident
A teenager was injured in a motorcycle accident in the town of Kiantone Wednesday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said they responded to Route 62 just before 8:30 p.m. A 17-year old male was taken to by helicopter to an area hospital … [Read more...]
Jamestown Smoke Shop Cited For Illegal Cannabis Sales
A Jamestown smoke shop has been cited for selling cannabis illegally. Jamestown Police and the State Department of Taxation and Finance Criminal Investigations Division conducted numerous inspections on April 24, 2024 of the Royal Smoke Shop, … [Read more...]
Boy Scouts Rebranding as Scouting America
The Boy Scouts of America has announced that it will rebrand to Scouting America to emphasize its commitment to inclusion. The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025. The announcement also comes as the organization celebrates the fifth … [Read more...]
United Way’s Community Baby Shower Underway
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has begun its annual collection of baby items for local newborns. The “Community Baby Shower” raises money and collect donations for local at-risk moms and their infants. Community Impact Manager … [Read more...]
