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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Target Recalls Sugar Cookies

August 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Target has recalled sugar cookies sold in 20 states over fears of wood chip contamination. More than 800 cases of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies were recalled by the retailer on July 22. The cookies come in a 10-count box. The Food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: recall, Target Corporation, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Suicide Prevention Alliance Announces Upcoming Launch Of Sudden Lost Care Team

August 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County has announced the upcoming launch of the Sudden Loss Care Team. The team is a volunteer-based postvention program designed to provide immediate emotional support to families and individuals … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carri Raynor, Chautauqua County Coroner, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Sudden Loss Care Team, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, Suicide Prevention Center of New York

Maria Kindberg Consulting Retained As Project Lead Of The Capacity Lab

August 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Capacity Lab’s Leadership Team has announced that Maria Kindberg Consulting has been retained as Project Lead. The Capacity Lab is an initiative focused on strengthening the nonprofit sector in Chautauqua County. With a vision of building … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capacity Lab, Jamestown Community College Foundation, Maria Kindberg, Maria Kindberg Consulting

Energy, Affordable Housing Some Topics Discussed At Chamber Elected Officials Event

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Energy and affordable housing were a couple of the topics discussed with State and Chautauqua County officials at a CHQ Chamber luncheon event on Friday. The panel included State Senator George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, and County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, CHQ Chamber, Climate Act, Dan Heitzenrater, George Borrello, Marcellus shale, NRG, nuclear power, PJ Wendel

Ripley Woman’s Body Discovered After Fire In Westfield

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Ripley woman’s body was discovered during a fire investigation in the town of Westfield. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Investigation team were investigating a fire at a camper and small structure located at 7984 McKinley Road … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alice Waters, Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Fire, Ripley, town of Westfield

Ribbon Cut On Joan Rivers’ Legendary Joke File Exhibit At National Comedy Center

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Members of Joan Rivers' team joined National Comedy Center officials in cutting the ribbon on exhibit that feature’s the late comedian’s legendary joke file. Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said the collection of nearly 70,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joan Rivers, Journey Gunderson, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Melissa Rivers, National Comedy Center

JCC Hosting Virtual Seminars On New Tuition-Free Adult Learner Program

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is hosting two virtual information sessions about a new tuition-free adult learner program. The sessions are designed to help adults ages 25 to 55 learn how they can attend college tuition-free this fall with the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, State University of New York Reconnect initiative, SUNY Reconnect

JCLC Holding Open House To Celebrate 35th Anniversary

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Community Learning Council is holding an open house to celebrate its 35th Anniversary. The event will take place 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 at Lincoln Elementary School located at 301 Front Street in Jamestown. There will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community Learning Council

Changes To NYS Discovery Laws Goes Into Effect

August 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Changes to New York State’s Discovery Laws have gone into effect. Passed as part of the 2026 State Budget, amendments to the discovery process are meant to support survivors of domestic violence and other serious crimes, hold perpetrators … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: discovery law, New York State Budget

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

August 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 24-year old Brandon Uber pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession of child pornography involving a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Mango, Brandon Uber, Child Pornography, child sexual abuse materials, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

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