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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Indoor Kids Activities Venue, TheZone, To Open July 11

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

TheZone, an indoor activities venue for kids, will open at the Northwest Arena on July 11. The 6,200-square-foot indoor facility combines active play, sports-themed attractions, and interactive technology to create a unique experience for children … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Empire State Development, Northwest Arena, TheZone

Two People, Including Woman From Jamestown, Arrested For Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two people, one from Jamestown, have been arrested for distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 22-year old Kimony Hamilton of Albion was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: child sexual abuse materials, Kaitlyn Seekings, Kimony Hamilton, Michael DiGiacomo

Early Voting For June Primary Begins June 13

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Early Voting for the June 23, 2026 Primary Election begins Saturday, June 13. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections also reminded residents that the deadline for anyone not registered to vote in Chautauqua County for the June 23, 2026 Primary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 June Primary, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Drew Warshaw, Early Voting, Election Protection Hotline, Jennifer Schmitt, Kayley Dill, Letitia James, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Raj Goyle, Sandy Volpe Jr., Tom DiNapoli, Town of Kiantone

Jamestown Justice Coalition To Hold Rally June 14

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a No Kings Rally this Sunday, June 14. The rally and street protest will take place from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Dow Park. According to social media, the rally will be in opposition to, “...the expansion of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dow Park, Jamestown Justice Coalition, No Kings Rally

Audubon’s Dragons And Fairies Festival Takes Place June 13

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center’s Dragons and Fairies Festival takes place Saturday, June 13. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include activities such as kid-safe archery, a drum circle, Fairy Queen’s stories, puppet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Dragons and Fairies Festival

St. Luke’s Hosting Bishop Eugene Sutton For Pride, Juneteenth Services

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will welcome Bishop Eugene Sutton for Pride and Juneteenth services on Sunday, June 14. Sutton is the Senior Pastor at Chautauqua Institution and will be guest preacher and celebrant at both 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Diocese of Maryland, Eugene Sutton, Juneteenth, Pride Month, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Sixth Annual Jamestown Pride Festival This Weekend

June 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Pride will hold their sixth annual Pride Festival this Saturday in downtown Jamestown. Pride has been historically celebrated during the month of June following the Stonewall Uprising, which was a series of protests by the LGBTQ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge, Evergreen Health Services, Jamestown Farmers Market, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Pride Festival, Knights of Enchanted Dreams, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Sneakers, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Steven Cobb, Stonewall Inn, Wicked Warren's

JCC Receives $200,000 Grant To Expand Construction Workforce Training Program

June 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has received a $200,000 grant to support and expand the college’s Construction Technology workforce training program over the next three years. The funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation will help the college … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier Inc., City of Jamestown, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, JCC Workforce Development, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Jamestown BPU Volunteers Selling Hot Dogs June 12 To Benefit St. Susan Center

June 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Those looking to support the St. Susan Center just need to buy a hot dog Friday at the Jamestown BPU. BPU volunteers will be selling hot dogs, chips, water, and soda to benefit the BPU’s 27th annual “Cents For St. Susan’s” fund drive. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cents for St. Susan, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Rebecca Robbins, St. Susan Center

Chautauqua County Historical Society’s Annual Gala Is June 13

June 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Historical Society is inviting the community to celebrate and support local history at its annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, June 13. The event will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the historic McClurg Museum in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Historical Society, McClurg Museum, Patterson Library, Sandy Brown

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