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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Free Rabies Clinic Set For Town of Carroll On July 19

July 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Town of Carroll have announced a free rabies clinic to be held Saturday, July 19. The event will take place form 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carroll Town Hall, located at 5 West Main Street in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Frewsburg, New York State Public Health Law, Rabies, Rabies Clinic, Town of Carroll

Sen. Schumer Says Trump’s Plan To Claw Back CPB Funding Would Devastate Communities

July 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says President Trump’s plan to claw back over $1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations would devastate communities. Schumer said the GOP plan would eliminate funding for the Corporation for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Toronto Public Media, Chuck Schumer, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Donald Trump, National Public Radio, NPR, PBS, U.S. House of Representatives, WBFO

NYS Veterans Tuition Awards Program Expanded

July 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State’s Veterans Tuition Awards Program has been expanded which will enable more veterans to access critical financial aid for college. Under the expansion, all veterans who served at least four years on active-duty now qualify for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Veterans Tuition Awards Program, Veterans

United Way Accepting Nominations For Joseph H. Mason Award

July 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County is accepting nominations for the 2025 Joseph H. Mason Award. The annual honor recognizes a local union member—active or retired—who demonstrates exceptional commitment to community service. The award will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daryl Damcott, Joseph H. Mason Award, Scott Cummings, United Way of Chautauqua County

No Charges In Bicycle Accident That Resulted In Jamestown Boy’s Death

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

No charges will be filed against the driver involved in the fatal accident with a bicycle. The Jamestown Police Department along with assistance from the Chautauqua County Accident Reconstruction Team concluded the investigation where 11-year old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstruction Team, Daniel Ramos Jr., Fatal Accident, Jamestown Police Department

Boil Water Order Issued For Fredonia

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Village of Fredonia have issued a boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system. The New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boil Water Order, Chautauqua County Health Department, Fredonia, New York State Department of Health

Grant Applications Being Accepted For Occupancy Tax Tourism Program

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications are now being accepted for Chautauqua County’s 3% Occupancy Grant program. The 3% Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program is designed to boost visibility of Chautauqua County beyond its borders and spark greater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning and Development, Occupancy Tax, Occupancy Tax Grant Program, Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program, Stephanie Nick

National Grid Awards Grants To Two Dunkirk Projects

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

National Grid has awarded economic development grants to two Dunkirk-area projects. Funding was provided through National Grid’s suite of economic development programs to developers across Upstate New York to address a variety of needs that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 401 Central LLC, Atwater Capital, Brownfield, Dunkirk, National Grid

Jamestown Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man died following a motorcycle accident Sunday morning. Jamestown Police report officers responded to Buffalo Street near Beechview Avenue just before 8:00 a.m. for a report of a motorcycle accident with injuries. A preliminary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstruction Team, Jamestown Police Department, Kyle Pitts, Motorcycle Accident

Person Suffers Serious Injuries In House Fire in Frewsburg

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One person was seriously injured in a house fire in Frewsburg early Monday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Frewsburg Fire Department and several mutual aid departments responded just after 5:00 a.m. to a structure fire at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Frewsburg, Frewsburg Fire Department, House Fire, New York State Police

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