Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the organization building the Gateway Lofts. The resolution under new business would have Southern Tier Environments For Living Inc. (STEL) providing $70,116.48 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Death Of Infant
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to manslaughter in the death of an infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Matthew Nuttall made the plea Wednesday, February 18 during a pre-trial conference in County Court. On … [Read more...]
Jamestown Teenager Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges
A Jamestown teenager has been arrested on animal cruelty charges. The Jamestown Police Department said officers responded Wednesday, February 18 to a northside residence following a report of multiple neglected dogs, including one believed to be … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Being Featured On ‘Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid’
The City of Jamestown is being featured in an upcoming segment of "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid." Chautauqua County had previously been featured on the same program in October 2025. Hosted by acclaimed actor, Dennis Quaid, "Viewpoint with Dennis … [Read more...]
Two Area Youth Selected For International Judging Competition In Scotland
Two members of the New York State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team have been selected to represent New York at an international judging competition during the Scottish Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June 2026. These 4-H members, Dayne … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Justice Coalition – February 19, 2026
The Jamestown Justice Coalition held a discussion on February 4, 2026 with some local businesses owners about how they got started in Jamestown as well as the challenges and successes they’ve had along the way. … [Read more...]
State Budget Proposes Allocating $1.6 Million To Jamestown In Temporary Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is being allocated nearly $1.6 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2027 State Budget. Hochul announced the State will allocate an additional $150 million in financial assistance for … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Joins 12 Other States In Suing Trump For Termination of Energy And Infrastructure Projects
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of 12 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars in Congressionally approved federal funding for energy and infrastructure … [Read more...]
County Receives $1.9 Million To Improve Emergency Communications For First Responders
Chautauqua County has received $1.9 million to improve emergency communications for first responders. The county will use the funds to upgrade equipment, which will allow for the expansion of the National Interoperability Channels. The funding … [Read more...]
Rep. Nick Langworthy Repeatedly Fails To Inform WRFA About News Conferences Being Held In Chautauqua County
Congressman Nick Langworthy has failed, once again, to inform us here at WRFA-LP about a news conference that he is holding in Chautauqua County. The 23rd Congressional District representative has held several press events in Chautauqua County in … [Read more...]
