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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Cassadaga Job Corps To Remain Open After Federal Funding Restored

February 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cassadaga Job Corps will remain open after funding was restored in the recently passed bill by the U.S. Senate. The Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education funding bill rejects President Donald Trump’s call to eliminate Job … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Job Corp, Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, U.S. Senate

Boil Water Lifted, Mandatory Water Conservation Order Remains In Fredonia

February 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

While the boil water order has been lifted, a mandatory water conservation order remains in place for village of Fredonia water customers. The Chautauqua County Health Department and village lifted the boil water order Monday morning after issues … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boil Water Order, Chautauqua County Health Department, Fredonia, mandatory water conservation order

BPU Yard Waste Sticker Fee for 2026 Will Be $20

February 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The fee for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Solid Waste residential customers who want to use the BPU Yard Waste Site in the coming season will be $20. According to BPU officials, the new charge for yard waste stickers in 2026 is necessary to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Yard Waste Site

Catholic Charities Sets $8 Million Goal For Appeal 2026

February 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Catholic Charities of Buffalo have announced goal of raising $8 million by June 30 for the Appeal 2026. Appeals 2026 Chair Daniel Mecca said, “The demand for these crucial programs and services continues to grow as we witness poverty affecting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities Appeal, Daniel Mecca

Seven Schools, One Municipality Receiving Cybersecurity Assistance

February 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Seven schools and one municipality in Chautauqua County are receiving cybersecurity assistance from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $9 million from the federal State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will support the delivery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point Central School District, Cassadaga Valley Central Schools, Celoron, Clymer Central School District, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Dunkirk City School District, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Fredonia Central Schools, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, New York State Office of Information Technology Services, Ripley School District, State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, Westfield School District

Ice Anglers Reminded To Put Safety First

February 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Ice anglers are reminded to put safety first when venturing out this season. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, ice fishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Chautauqua County Lakes, Waterways Grant Program Accepting Applications

February 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The application period for Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways Occupancy Tax Grant programs is now open. The Occupancy Tax Programs provide funding for projects involving lakes and waterways with and are funded through revenue collected through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bear Lake, Cassadaga Lakes, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways Occupancy Tax Grant program, Chautauqua Lake, Dave McCoy, Findley Lake, Lake Erie

A Woman Has Died Following A Head-On Crash In Gerry

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One person has died following a head-on crash on Route 60 in the town of Gerry. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other agencies were called to a two-car accident with serious injuries just after 6:00 p.m. Sunday night. An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Town of Gerry

Weapons Detection System Goes Into Use At JHS Following Discovery Of Gun On Student

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A weapons detection system will go into use at Jamestown High School this morning following the arrest of a student for allegedly having a loaded gun in his backpack in the school. A JHS Resource Officer and a school administrator received a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: gun, Jamestown High School, Kevin Whitaker, Narade Gumbs Jr., School Resource Officer, weapons detection system

Boil Water Order, Mandatory Water Conservation Order Issued For Fredonia Water Customers

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order and mandatory water conservation order for all Village of Fredonia water customers. The orders were issued Friday, January 30 due to a water main break that has caused … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boil Water Order, Chautauqua County Health Department, Fredonia, mandatory water conservation order, New York State Department of Health

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