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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Man Dies After Being Struck By A Car

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has died after being struck by a car Saturday. Jamestown Police said officers responded just after 6:00 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle accident on Falconer Street near Bowen. Officers found 51-year old Kendel Bell lying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car-Pedestrian Accident, Fatal Accident, Jamestown Police Department, Kendel Bell

County Gov’t Reduction Initiative Now Accepting Applications

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County's expanded Government Reduction Initiative is now accepting applications from local municipalities and school districts. The program is aimed at helping local governments address rising costs while improving services and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Government Reduction Initiative Plan

Informational Session To Be Held Jan. 15 For Those Interested In Becoming Foster Parents

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is hosting an informational session for compassionate individuals and families seeking to become foster parents. The Department will host an informational session beginning at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audra Moeller, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Foster Parent

United Way Receives Contributions From Local Organizations, Businesses

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County has received contributions from local organizations and businesses toward its annual Campaign. The IBEW Local 106 and the Western New York Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: IBEW Local 106, Nestlé Purina, United Way of Chautauqua County, Western New York Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association

MHA Receives Grant To Assist Dunkirk Operations

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s Dunkirk office is receiving a financial boost. MHA Executive Director Michael Nordin announced that the MHA has received an award of $11,000 from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Michael Nordin, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

Federal Judge Halts Freeze On $10 Billion In Child Care Assistance Funds

January 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A federal judge has temporarily halted a freeze on more than $10 billion in child care and family aid. The ruling Friday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York pauses a Trump administration move that cut off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care and Development Fund, child care assistance, Donald Trump, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, Social Services Block Grant, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, U.S. District Court

Gov. Hochul Proposing $1.7 Billion Increase In Child Care Programs

January 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a $1.7 billion increase in child care funding. Under the proposal, every 4-year-old in New York would have access to pre-k by the 2028-2029 school year. Hochul said the State will not only fund additional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Innovative Community Care Models, Kathy Hochul, Office of Child Care and Early Education, pre-K, State of the State, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Workforce Pell grant

Ellicott Expected To Receive $1 Million For Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project

January 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The town of Ellicott is expected to receive $1 million for the Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding for critical local water infrastructure projects. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kirsten Gillibrand, Town of Ellicott

Rep. Langworthy’s Jamestown Office Closed Due To Threats

January 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Congressman Nick Langworthy’s Jamestown office has been closed due to threats. The 23rd Congressional District Representative put out a statement that said, “Due to repeated credible threats and calls for violence directed at me and members of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nick Langworthy

The Resource Center Holds 36th Annual Ability Awareness Awards Celebration

January 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center recently recognized the achievements of people with disabilities and those who support individuals with special needs at its 36th Ability Awareness Awards Celebration. The celebration was an opportunity to recognize people with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ability Awareness Awards, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Christopher Mattison, Culture Care Senior Living, Heather Courtney, Henry Wesley, James Haick, Keith Martin, Kimberly Scoma, Matthew Olson, Northwest Arena, Patricia Peck, R. Erik Seastedt, Sharon Richards, Stephanie Davis, Suzette Smith, Tanglewood Manor, Target Corporation, The Resource Center

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