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Randolph Central Schools Mourning Death Of Student Following Car Crash

May 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Randolph Central Schools are mourning the death of a high school student as a result of a car accident. Randolph Superintendent Kaine Kelly posted on social media that the district is extending its deepest condolences to the family of the 11th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kaine Kelly, Randolph Central Schools, Skylar James Vincent See

Coalition Including NYS Suing Over Federal Student Loan Restrictions

May 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to stop restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: federal student loans, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, U.S. Department of Education

Jamestown Area Community Orchestra To Present Spring Concert May 24

May 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will present their 2026 Spring Concert this Sunday. The performance at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24 will take place at at First Covenant Church in Jamestown. Directed by John Cross, the orchestra is comprised … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area Community Orchestra, John Cross, Lane Hapberg, Marci Johnson, Sue Tillotson

Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival Returns For Eighth Year

May 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival & Ducky Race is returning for its eighth year. The event will will take place Saturday, August 8 at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron. The annual event features 10- and 20-person dragon boat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Race & Festival, Filling the Gap Inc, Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Sled Hockey Program

Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School District Budgets

May 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $120,898,274 2026-27 school budget passed 374 to 92 and a proposition to sell district property at 240 Harrison Street to the Jamestown Board of Public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026-27 JPS Budget, Carmela Proctor, Christine Schnars, Gary Sinischo, Hazeltine Public Library, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Public Schools, John Panebianco, Lakewood Memorial Library, Paul Abbott, R. Shane Uber, Southwestern Central School District, Troy Durnell, Zach Agett

Jamestown BPU Approves Contracts For Battery System At Power Plant, Buffalo St. Pump Station

May 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved two contracts to install battery energy storage systems at the power plant and Buffalo Street Pump Station. General Manager Kris Sellstrom said the battery energy storage systems would provide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Street Pump Station, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, NYSERDA, Ring Elementary, Stark Tech Operating Company, Washington Middle School

Two People Treated Following House Fire On West Eighth Street

May 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two people had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a West Eighth Street apartment Tuesday morning. Jamestown Fire Department crews were called to 40 West Eighth Street just before 8:00 a.m. for a reported structure fire. Smoke … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: accidental fire, Jamestown Fire Department

JHS Musical Wins Gold At Shea’s Wonder Awards

May 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School’s production of The Pirates of Penzance struck gold Saturday evening at the Shea's Wonder Awards at Shea's Performing Arts Center, “sailing away” as the top high school musical theater production in Western New York while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brady Classon, Jamestown High School, Lauren Scharf, The Pirates of Penzance, Wonder Award

The Marvin House To Host Fashion Show

May 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Marvin House will host its Sips and Hip Fashion Show on May 28. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy an early evening of trendy summer fashions presented by Chautauqua Institution’s GG My Love, along with light bites, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Marvin House

Voters Across NYS To Vote On School District Budgets And More

May 19, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters go to the polls across New York State today to vote on school budget proposals and more. In the Jamestown Public Schools District, voters will consider a proposed $120,898,274 district budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026-27 JPS Budget, BOCES, Brittnay Spry, Carmela Proctor, Christine Schnars, Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Public Schools, Paul Abbott, Tress Williams

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