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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Cornell Co-Op Ext Receives Funding To Help Transport Kids To The County Fair

June 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is receiving funding to help transports kids to the County Fair. The $21,000 in funding from the State Department of Agriculture and Markets is part of $2 million statewide dedicated to promote … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 4-H Youth Program, Chautauqua County Agricultural Society, Chautauqua County Fair, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, The Relief Zone

Audubon Holding ‘Gender Diversity In The Natural World’ Guided Walk

June 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold a “Gender Diversity in the Natural World” guided walk this Saturday. The walk led by Miles Hilton takes place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. and will explore the variety of gender roles and expressions in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, Audubon Community Nature Center, Miles Hilton

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Holding Service Of Lament In Observance Of World Refugee Day

June 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Service of Lament will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church this Friday in observance of World Refugee Day. The United Nations has designated June 20 as World Refugee Day in honor of the millions of refugees around the globe who have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Luke Fodor, Momina DiBlasio, New Neighbors Coalition, Sam Qadri, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, U.S. Refugee resettlement program, United Nations, World Refugee Day

Maplevale Farms To Move From Ellicott To Findley Lake

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Maplevale Farms has announced their plans to move from Ellicott to Findley Lake where they plan to build a new facility. The announcement about the longtime food distribution company came at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Findley Lake, Janet Bowman, Maplevale Farms, Mark Geise, Town of Ellicott

City To Apply For Funding To Redevelop Vacant Lots On Fulton Ave., Cross St.

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown plans to apply for funding to redevelop vacant lots in targeted areas of the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the City Council Housing Committee on the resolution to submit a State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Funding Application, Cross Street, Crystal Surdyk, Fulton Avenue, Furniture Mart Building, Pro Housing Supply Fund

‘Grow Chautauqua’ Food Box Distribution Ending Early Due To Funding Cuts

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s ‘Grow Chautauqua’ food distribution program is coming to end this week. The Extension posted on social media that due to the end of the grant cycle and the elimination of the NY Food for NY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Grow Chautauqua Food System Program, Linnea Haskin, NY Food for NY Families program

Jamestown Man Sentenced For Role In Murder

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to five years in jail for helping helping bury a murder victim. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 43-year old Matthew Rudy will serve the time after being convicted of accessory after the fact in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Neubauer, Joseph Anthony, Matthew Rudy, Michael Adler, Michael DiGiacomo, Timothy Lynch, U.S. District Court

House Fire In Ellicott Under Investigation

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A house fire in the town of Ellicott is being investigated. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that the Falconer Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 2218 ½ Willard Street Extension just before 4:00 a.m. Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Falconer Fire Department, House Fire, Town of Ellicott

Free Child Safety Seat Event Set For Thursday In Ashville

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A free Child Passenger Safety Event will take place this Thursday at the Ashville Fire Department. The event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. will feature certified technicians who will be on site to: - Inspect car seats and check installation - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ardent Solutions, Ashville Fire Department, Chautauqua Safety Village

Gov. Hochul Wants To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Upstate NY, Sen. Borrello Says Build It In Dunkirk

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul wants to build a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York and State Senator George Borrello says to build it in Dunkirk. Hochul announced Monday her directive to the New York Power Authority to identify … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York Power Authority, NRG, nuclear power

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