Chautauqua County is being designated as part of a Tech Hub so that local manufacturers can be connected to opportunities as part of the NY SMART I-Corridor. “SMART” in the NY SMART I-Corridor name stands for “Semiconductor Manufacturing and … [Read more...]
Public Comments Sought For Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Updates to Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps are now under a 90-day review period. The new maps will provide Chautauqua County with up-to-date flood risk information and tools that can be used to enhance local mitigation plans and help … [Read more...]
Humane Society Launches Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
The Chautauqua County Humane Society has launched the Pet Expo ’26 Youth T-Shirt Design Challenge. The challenge invites young artists to show off their creativity while celebrating animals and the spirit of community. This challenge is supported … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Next Step In Chadakoin River Stormwater Project
Jamestown City Council has approved the next step in $5.5 million Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance project. The resolution passed June 29, 2026 allows the City to enter into a Federal Aid Local Project Agreement for the engineering … [Read more...]
Youth Programs, Youth Sports Grant Applications Due July 9
The deadline to apply for youth programs and sports funding is this Thursday, July 9. Funding for youth programs is being provided by the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and administered through the Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
Former BPU GM Receives Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award
Former Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been awarded the Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award. Leathers received the award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Boston, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 137 – June 29, 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...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – July 05, 2026 (Gerd’s Final Episode)
After more than 20 years as host of The Swedish Hour, Gerd Brigiotta says goodbye to listeners on her final episode as host of the program THANK YOU FOR ALL THE YEARS OF HOSTING WORK, GERD! - The WRFA team … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Fuzzy Thurston of Fuzzy & the Rustbelts – July 03, 2026
Fuzzy of Buffalo band Fuzzy & the Rustbelts joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the band performing at the 2026 Great Blue Heron Music Festival, moving back to Buffalo, breaking into the music scene in Chautauqua County and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Justice Coalition LGBTQ+ Conversation – July 2, 2026
The Jamestown Justice Coalition held a community discussion on June 18, 2026 at the Robert H. Jackson Center about the LGBTQ+ community and issues faced locally. We bring you that discussion here. … [Read more...]
