The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on that day. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be … [Read more...]
Bemus Point State Boat Launch, Fishing Access To Temporarily Close Sept. 2
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the temporary closure of the Bemus Point State Boat Launch and Fishing Access Site located on Chautauqua Lake. The site is being closed for major site improvements and … [Read more...]
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Lakewood
A second-prize winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Lakewood. The New York Lottery announced the ticket was sold for the August 27 Powerball drawing at Crosby’s, located at 5 East Fairmount Avenue. The Powerball drawing is … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 28, 2025
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU Aug … [Read more...]
JHS Students Will Begin To Use Pouches To Hold Smartphones During The School Day Starting Next Week
Jamestown School Board members got a better look at the pouches Jamestown High School students will use starting next week to to store their internet-enabled devices in during the school day. The introduction of the Yondr pouches are part of the … [Read more...]
Efforts Happening To Transform Former Lakeshore Hospital Into Behavioral Health, Addiction Recovery Center
Action is being taken to transition the former Lakeshore Hospital into a behavioral health and addiction recovery center. Main Rd Med Group LLC acquired the property from Brooks Memorial Hospital and will lease it as a medical office to New York … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Damaging City Property Following Car Fire
A Jamestown man was arrested after the car he was working on caused a fire that damaged city property. Jamestown Police said that the Jamestown Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire just after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at West Eighth Street at … [Read more...]
Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival Returns August 29-30
Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival returns to downtown Jamestown this Friday and Saturday. This year’s festival features 20 acts across 9 venues over two days, showcasing the best in jam, funk, rock, soul, electronic, and more. Highlights … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Firefighter Union Contract
Jamestown City Council has approved a new contract with the Firefighter’s Union. The collective bargaining agreement between the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association Local 137 is for January 1, 2025 through … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Zoning Changes To Allow For Infill Housing Pilot Project
Changes to zoning to allow for infill housing and allow commercial businesses in certain areas of Jamestown has been approved. Jamestown City Council passed resolutions to amend the official Zoning Map and to establish six Pilot Residential … [Read more...]
