JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society is inviting area residents and supporters to stop by the Strunk Road Facility later this afternoon to help kick off its Cat Colony Renewal Project. Humane Society Board members, staff and volunteers … [Read more...]
Children’s Safety Village to Honor ‘Nana’ the Rescue Dog
ASHVILLE - Later this morning at 11 a.m., the Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village will be honoring a true fire hero at its location, 2695 Rt. 394 in Ashville, NY. “Nana,” a 2yr old St. Bernard, lost her life in a tragic fire while … [Read more...]
WRFA News – March 2, 2012
EDWARDS ANNOUNCES NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards has tapped a new finance director to keep an eye on the books. Yesterday Edwards announced that Susan Marsh has selected as director of finance following a … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 9, 2012
CAR-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF 11-YEAR OLD BOY A tragic accident on Jamestown’s north side has taken the life of an 11-year old boy. Police say the boy – whose name has not been released - was killed when he walked from between two parked … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Oct. 12, 2011
OFFICIALS HOLD GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW ADDITION TO CITY RIVERWALK JAMESTOWN - The Brooklyn Square Riverwalk system has taken another step toward becoming a key component of downtown revitalization in Jamestown. Yesterday Mayor Sam Teresi joined … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 25, 2011
COUNTY LEGISLATURE APPROVES SALE OF NORTH HARMONY PROPERTY MAYVILLE - A piece of property owned by the county has been approved for sale to the Ashville Fire District for $85,000. The action was taken last night during the monthly meeting of the … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 24, 2011
EARTHQUAKE'S EFFECTS FELT IN JAMESTOWN JAMESTOWN - There wasn’t any noticeable damage, but some nerves were rattled yesterday afternoon as the city of Jamestown and the Chautauqua Region felt the effects of a 5.8-magnitude earthquake centered near … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 18, 2011
LEMON TO RESIGN FROM COUNTY CLERK POST MAYVILLE – The current clerk of the Chautauqua County Legislature says he will resign from the post at the end of this month. Frewsburg’s Ron Lemon, who also served as a county legislator for district 8 prior to … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 16, 2011
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES DOWNTOWN TAILGATE PARTY ON SEPT. 11 The Jamestown City Council’s public safety committee has given its approval for an outdoor tailgate party for Buffalo Bills, to be held on September 11. The Q Bar and Nightclub is sponsoring … [Read more...]