WRFA, along with media partners, the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will host a Chautauqua County Executive candidates debate this Thursday, October 16. The debate will feature incumbent Republican candidate PJ Wendel and Democratic … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2026 City of Jamestown Budget Presentation –
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presents her proposed 2026 City Budget on October 8, 2025. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – October 9, 2025
The day before the 2026 budget presentation, we sat down with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund to talk about her proposed spending plan and other issues. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown National Coming Out Day – October 9, 2025
Jamestown Pride, PFLAG Chautauqua, and the Knights of Enchanted Dreams are teaming up to present a National Coming Out Day event on Sunday, October 12 in downtown Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Now Under Drought Warning
Chautauqua County has joined nine other counties in the Great Lakes region in being upgraded to a drought warning. New York State is encouraging all residents, including those dependent on private groundwater wells, to conserve water whenever … [Read more...]
Documentary ‘American Creed’ To Be Shown At Jackson Center For Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Three local organizations are inviting the community to come to a documentary screening as part of National Indigenous Peoples' Day. On Monday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the New Neighbors Coalition, and the Robert H. … [Read more...]
Audubon Open For Free Oct. 13
The Audubon Community Nature Center will be open for free on Monday, October 13 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The holiday celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Building … [Read more...]
Proposed 2026 City of Jamestown Budget Raises Tax Rate 7.5%
A loss in property values combined with increases in health insurance and retirement costs has led to a 7.5% tax rate increase in Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund's proposed 2026 city budget. The $45.57 million spending plan increases appropriations by … [Read more...]
Jamestown Post-Journal: Man Charged With Murder, Arson
The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a Westfield man has been charged with murder and arson in the fire that killed a Ripley woman in August. 40-year old Jonathan Wilson has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder, 3rd Degree Arson and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Receives ‘Clean Audit’
The Jamestown Public Schools District received a “clean” audit for the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he was told the “clean audit” is the highest level that an audit can receive, “So, they found no challenges, … [Read more...]
