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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Phase 3 Of Chautauqua Lake Sewer Expansion Project Receives $1 Million

August 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The project to install sewers around Chautauqua Lake has received $1 million from New York State. Chautauqua County is receiving the funding through the County Infrastructure Grant Program. It will go toward Phase III of the project which will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, County Infrastructure Grant Program, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Westside Sewer Extension project

Silver Creek Man Dies In Car Accident

August 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Silver Creek man died following a car crash in the town of Sheridan. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that just before 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, deputies located a vehicle that had been involved in an accident on Route 20. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andre Rosario, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Accident, Sheridan

Spirit Week, Event Planned For Overdose Awareness Week

August 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This week is Chautauqua County Overdose Awareness Week. The week, which runs through August 31, is a county-wide initiative to promote hope, healing, remembrance, recovery, education, and community connection while encouraging meaningful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Be The Light event, Chautauqua County Overdose Awareness Week, Dyann Bourne, Evergreen Health Services, International Overdose Awareness Day, Jennifer Larson, Jim LaBarr, Jim Quattrone, Miranda Wilcox, naloxone, Narcan, Together We Can CHQ Coalition

Fenton History Center Needs Volunteers For Lake View Cemetery Tours

August 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center is looking for volunteers for its 21st Annual Lake View Cemetery Tours. The cemetery tours are the Fenton’s largest annual fundraiser, raising important support for programs, exhibits, collections, and preservation work. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, Lake View Cemetery Tours, Saints and Sinners Tours

Two Die In Motor Vehicle Crash On Route 430

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two men died Thursday following a car crash on Route 430 in the town of Chautauqua. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said fire and EMS crews were called to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20. They said a vehicle driven by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexander Morelli, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Doug Griffith, Fatal Crash, Town of Chautauqua

Local Law Proposed To Require Motorists Move Over 3-Feet For Non-Motorists

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown County Legislator Tom Nelson is proposing a local law that would require motorists move over three feet for non-motorists, including bicyclists and horse-drawn carriages. Nelson, speaking before the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Legislature Public Safety Committee, New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, Tim Hollern, Tom Nelson

Motorists Advised To Be Cautious Of Slow-Moving Farm Machinery On Local Roads

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious when approaching slow-moving farm machinery and other agricultural equipment on local roads. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program said collisions involving slow-moving farm machinery and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

Fall Fireside Lecture Series Schedule Announced

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Historical Society and Patterson Library have announced the schedule for the second half of their 2026 Fireside Lecture Series. Launched earlier this year, the free Fireside Lecture Series was developed through a partnership … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barker Museum, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Dennis Webster, Fireside Lecture Series, Growers Cooperative Grape Juice Co., Joel Potash, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Max Walters, Patterson Library, Steve Cockram

Jamestown Planning Commission Gives Input On Possible Safe Streets For All Projects

August 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Planning Commission members had the opportunity to look at suggested improvements to make streets safer in Jamestown and offer their own suggestions. The City of Jamestown received grant funding from the United States Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Planning Commission, Jason Kulaszewski, Safe Streets for All Action Plan, Safe Streets For All Planning Grant, United States Department of Transportation

Infinity To Use $100,000 Grant To Expand After School Program

August 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts has received a $100,000 grant from WNY With Youth For Youth. The youth-led organization chose Infinity because the organization reflects what youth reviewers were looking for: meaningful youth voice, clear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, WNY With Youth For Youth

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