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County Legislature Appoints Martin Proctor to Fill Empty District 18 Seat

April 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The legislature Wednesday night approved an emergency resolution to appoint Martin Proctor (R-Findley Lake) to fill the District 18 seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature to finish the unexpired term of David Himelein (R-Findley Lake), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Himelein, Martin Proctor, Richard Syper

Riverwalk Users Warned About Tacks Being Placed Along Path

April 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local residents who use the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk are asked to be on a heightened level of vigilance after a vandal reportedly dropped thumbtacks along the pathway earlier this month. According to the Post-Journal, more than ten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Cycle Shop

Sinclairville Man Arrested on Drug and Child Endangerment Charges

April 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCLAIRVILLE - A Sinclairville man has been arrested on drug and child endangerment charges following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. According to a report, deputies were performing an area check of the Village of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Austin Schwab, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Child Endangerment, Drug Arrest

County Legislature to Hold Public Hearings on CDBG Funding Wednesday Night

April 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session Wednesday and among the items on the agenda are two public hearings involving applications for federal community development funding. VIEW FULL MEETING … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Septics and Wells Program, Community Development Block Grant, New York State Office of Community Renewal, Webb’s Chautauqua Resorts LLC

County Health Officials Confirm Rabid Racoon Attack in North Harmony

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Environmental Health Unit of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Humans Services received word Tuesday that the first rabid animal of 2019 has been confirmed in the County. According to a media release sent out Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Mark Stow, Rabies, Rabies Clinic

Fresco’s Location Seeking New Tenant

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

[UPDATED 3:25PM - APRIL 23, 2019] JAMESTOWN - A downtown restaurant location the currently hosts an Italian restaurant is seeking a new tenet. An online ad was recently placed for the space at 2-6 E. Second Street, current location of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua 4 Sale, Fenton Grill, Fresco Pizza and Wings, Roberto's, Sergey Kodzayan, William Salter

Supreme Court Judge Dismisses Portion of Jamestown Brewing Co. Lawsuit, Awaits Completion of Project to Give Full Ruling

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The legal case involving the yet-to-be opened Jamestown Brewing Company and the owner of a downtown property will continue, although a judge has also denied some matters involving the suit from moving forward. On Wednesday, April 17 Erie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Erie County Supreme Court, G. Patti Development, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, John McLellan Jr., John McLellan Sr., Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, State Supreme Court, Timothy Walker

Schumer seeks to amend WARN Act after Friendly’s closures

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SYRACUSE - Senator Charles Schumer has provided an update into his investigation into the Friendly's restaurant chain and whether or not it violated federal law by closing down several locations - including one in Jamestown - without properly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Friendly's, U.S. Senate, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

State Suicide Prevent Task Forces Releases First Report

April 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced the release of the first report from the New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force. Established by the Governor in November 2017, the Task Force serves to increase awareness of and access to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Christopher Tavella, Gender Expression NonDiscrimination Act, New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Suicide Prevention Task Force, Peter Wyman

[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2019 Chautauqua County Chamber Legislative Breakfast

April 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD The 2019 Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast from April 12, 2019, featuring both Assemblyman Andy Goodell and former State Senator Cathy Young as they offer thoughts on the recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Catherine Young, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Community Matters, Legislative Breakfast

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