The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ proposed District Heat and Solid Waste 2027 budgets have rate increases. Accounting Supervisor Jami Rishel said District Heat users will see a 10% rate increase due to the rising cost of operations. Capital … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Approves Resolution To Establish Digital Services Division, Goes To City Council For Approval
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved a resolution to establish a Digital Services Division. BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom said the resolution requests Jamestown City Council to pass a local law to recognize the new division, … [Read more...]
Statewide Fellowship Artist Opportunity Now Accepting Applications
A statewide fellowship artist opportunity is now accepting applications. The application process has opened for New York State artists to partner with State agencies to develop innovative engagement for key state initiatives. Launched in 2026 and … [Read more...]
4-H Program Enrollment Opens Oct. 1
Enrollment for the 4-H Program opens Thursday, October 1. The 4-H program teaches real world skills to children and teens. Clubs and other regular programs teach skills like sewing, gardening, leather stamping, carpentry, cooking and other … [Read more...]
Arrest Made In St. Susan Center Cooling System Vandalism
A homeless man has been arrested in the theft and damage to St. Susan Center’s refrigeration system. The Jamestown Police Department said that 33-year old Jarall Reid has been charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief and 5th Degree Criminal … [Read more...]
JCC Awarded $100,000 Grant To Support Student Mental Health And Wellness
Jamestown Community College’s Success Centers have been awarded a $100,000 grant to support student mental health and wellness. This is the third consecutive year for the funding through the State University of New York. It supports efforts to … [Read more...]
Portland Native Lori Dispenza Inducted Into NYS Senate Veterans Hall Of Fame
State Senator George Borrello honored U.S. Army veteran and longtime veterans advocate Lori Dispenza during a special ceremony recognizing her induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Dispenza, a Portland native and graduate … [Read more...]
James McIntyre Selected As 2026 Joseph H. Mason Award Recipient
Jamestown resident James B. McIntyre has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Joseph H. Mason Community Service Award. The award is presented annually by United Way of Chautauqua County. Now in its 46th year, the Joseph H. Mason Award … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Logan Alexander – September 25, 2026
Logan Alexander stopped by the WRFA studios to perform a couple songs and talk new music with AOF host Anthony Merchant www.linktr.ee/loganalexander www.instagram.com/loganalexandermusic www.facebook.com/loganalexandermusic … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 149 – September 21, 2026
Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he has successfully guided thousands of fishing clients and their families on Chautauqua Lake to their fishing trip of a lifetime. As a hunting guide … [Read more...]
