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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Michael R. Dreeben Is Featured Speaker For 22nd Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture On The Supreme Court

July 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Professor Michael R. Dreeben will be the featured speaker for the 22nd Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States at Chautauqua Institution this month. The lecture will take place 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 27 at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Jack Smith, Michael R. Dreeben, Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States, Robert Mueller

Jamestown Municipal Band To Perform Concert For America’s 250th

July 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band will perform a concert tonight celebrating America’s 250th celebration. The free concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. Summer Bandshell concerts continue on Wednesdays now until August … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, America 250, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band

Dangerous Heat, Humidity To Affect WNY With Heat Indices Over 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

June 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Dangerous heat and humidity will affect the Chautauqua County region as well as most of the Eastern half of the United States this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo is predicting that temperatures will reach and exceed 90 degrees with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat, National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York State Department of Health

NYS Providing Water Safety Tips

June 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As summer days are here, New York State is providing water safety tips to keep folks safe. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies drowning as the number one cause of death for children under four years old and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Splash Pad, New York State Department of Health, US Swimming Foundation

Two-Time Comedy Magician Of The Year Coming To The Reg Lenna

June 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two-Time Comedy Magician of the Year, Chipper Lowell, is bringing his critically-acclaimed one-man show to the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts. The family friendly show at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8 promises to be terrific blend of side-splitting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chipper Lowell, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Jamestown City Council To Vote On Revised Comprehensive Plan

June 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on the adoption of the revised Comprehensive Plan tonight. The Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 1998. C & S Companies worked with the city, including holding a variety of public engagement sessions, to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bureau of Justice Assistance, C and S Companies, City Comprehensive Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Department of Transportation, No Shenanigans Neighborhood Watch Program, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program

Marvin House To Celebrate 75th Anniversary

June 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Marvin House will celebrate its 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Thursday, July 9. The anniversary will be noted with a special benefit concert featuring the acclaimed Mecham Duo. The evening commemorates the signing of the Marvin House … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron and Boaz Mecham, Elizabeth Warner Marvin, Marvin House, Mecham Duo

United Way Is Accepting Nominations For Joseph H. Mason Award

June 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County is accepting nominations for the 2026 Joseph H. Mason Award. This annual honor recognizes a local union member who is active or retired and who demonstrates exceptional commitment to community service. Now in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jim Bickhart, Joseph H. Mason Award, United Way of Chautauqua County

Jeremy’s Belview Suffers Damage From Fire

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jeremy’s Belview restaurant in Jamestown suffered damage from a kitchen fire Wednesday night. Jamestown Fire said multiple people called 911 around 10:30 p.m. to report smoke coming from the Foote Avenue building . Fire crews observed fire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Fire Department, Jeremy’s Belview

City Of Jamestown Receives $1 Million In Brownfield Clean-Up Funding

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving $1 million for brownfield clean-up from the federal government. The money is coming from the Infrastructure & Jobs Act and is being allocated through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield, Chadakoin River, Chuck Schumer, City of Jamestown, Crawford Furniture, EPA Brownfields Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Kirsten Gillibrand

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