WEST ELLICOTT - Police in the Town of Ellicott have made an arrest in the case involving an armed robbery of a Faimount Ave. gas station and convenience store Wednesday morning. WRFA Has learned that Ellicott police took three suspects into … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Ted First Discusses the Chautauqua Lake Conference, Scheduled for June 15
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Ted First, the chair of the first ever Chautauqua Lake Conference at Chautauqua Institution. All area residents and lake enthusiasts are invited to the inaugural Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Busti Man Arrested on Rape, Sexual Abuse Charges Following Investigation
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Busti resident on rape charges following an investigation into an alleged suspicious situation that took place recently in the Towns of Ellery and Sheridan. The sheriff's office say … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees Uptick in Violent Crimes for 2018, with Rape up 200% from Previous Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw an increase in violent crimes for 2018, up by 15.5% over the previous year. That's according to the Jamestown Office of Public Safety's 2018 Annual Report, now available at the city website. The report … [Read more...]
Third Party Consulting Firm Provides Suggested Guidelines for Chautauqua Lake Weed Management
MAYVILLE - A consulting firm from Lancaster, NY has provided Chautauqua County with a white paper report that focuses on lake weed management and the available herbicides that could be used to help manage aquatic plants and weeds in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Heritage Ministries’ Homestead Stables Receives Statewide Recognition
GERRY - Over 100 members of the Heritage Ministries staff, along with residents and invited guests, were on hand Tuesday afternoon for a special recognition ceremony for the recently opened Homestead Stables. Heritage's Equestrian Facility, … [Read more...]
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak in Jamestown in August
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will welcome renowned journalist Bob Woodward to discuss: “Have We Forgotten the Lessons of Watergate?” on Sunday, August 11. Woodward will speak at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts at 5 p.m.. Woodward … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Todd Wagner, Director of ‘The Last Five Years’
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Friday, June 7, 2019. The JCC Uncommoners will present The Last Five Years at the Robert Scharmann Theatre on the JCC Jamestown Campus, starting Friday, June 14. To preview this new … [Read more...]
Waggoner Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison for July 2018 Murder
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man found guilty earlier this year in the shooting death of another city man will spend 20 years to live in prison. The Post-Journal is reporting 54-year-old David Waggoner was sentenced Monday in County Court. The … [Read more...]
Two Men Charged Following Vehicle Pursuit in Jamestown, Falconer, Town of Poland
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man and a man from Pennsylvania face several charges after a high-speed police chase took place last Saturday afternoon - leading police through the city and nearby Falconer and the Town of Ellicott before finally ending in … [Read more...]
