WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Local photographer Cathy Panebianco, who is publishing her first book entitled "Holding Time." "Holding Time" is a love story about family. By using her dad’s Kodak slides taken in the 1950s and 60s and physically … [Read more...]
City Council Concerned Over Timing of Proposed Revaluation
Jamestown City Council members expressed concern over the timing for a proposed revaluation of properties in the City. Council heard a presentation from City Assessor Lisa Volpe on hiring GAR Associates for $285,000 to do the revaluation. The city … [Read more...]
Bill Reynolds Sworn In as Ward 5 Council Member
Bill Reynolds took the oath of office after Jamestown City Council approved his appointment as Ward 5 Council member Monday night. Reynolds replaces Grant Olson who declined to take his seat after being elected to a second term. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
School Staff, Jamestown Police Defuse Situation Where Student Approached School with a Gun
A situation where a 12-year old approached Fletcher Elementary School with a gun Monday was quickly defused by Jamestown Public Schools staff and Jamestown Police Officers. Jamestown Public Schools said in a statement that after classes had been … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing, Possessing Child Pornography
A Fredonia man has been sentenced to 50 years in jail for producing and possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross said 26-year old Dustin Post had pleaded guilty to the crimes following an investigation by State Police. That … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Released Access and Public Use Plan for Canadaway Creek for Review
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released draft Access and Public Use Plans for the Canadaway Creek Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The draft plan is available for public comment until March 2, 2022. Canadaway … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – Randy Anderson Discusses Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Randy Anderson, director of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, about the 2022 Induction Class and the upcoming annual Banquet - set for Presidents Day (Feb. 21) at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. Inductees for this … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Dies in Fire on Kidder Street
A Jamestown man died from injuries suffered in a fire on Kidder Street Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police report 19-year Jacob Rishel Harrison died after he and a 3-year old boy were rescued from the first floor of 109 Kidder. The 3-year old boy … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Appoint Ward 5 Representative
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to appoint the new Ward 5 Council member. City Council President Tony Dolce and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced that William Reynolds III will replace Republican Grant … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Proposal for Property Revaluation
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to do a revaluation of properties in the city at its work session tonight. The resolution to be presented would hire GAR Associates of Williamsville, New York for $285,000 to do the revaluation. This … [Read more...]
