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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

CCIDA CEO, Deputy County Executive For Economic Development Named To Business First’s ‘Power 250’ List

April 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and CEO of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has again been named to Buffalo Business First’s “Power 250” list. The “Power 250” is an annual list of 250 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business First, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Mark Geise

No Charges In Fatal Shooting By Officer In Town Of Mina

April 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

No charges are expected in a fatal shooting by an officer in the town of Mina. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation has issued a Notification of Investigative Findings regarding the investigation into the death … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: fatal shooting, Letitia James, Mark Bemis, New York State Attorney General's Office, Office of Special Investigation, Town of Mina

CCPEG Case Study Says Economic Development Projects Getting Done Faster, Better

April 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has released a new case study that illustrates economic development projects are getting done faster, better coordinated, and with results people can see. CCPEG said that for years, economic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Camoin Associates, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Planning and Development, Economic Growth Fund program, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Bread Tribute Band To Perform At The Reg

April 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Toast, a tribute act that celebrates the band Bread, will appear at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts tonight. Over their career, Bread scored 13 hits on Billboard’s Top 100. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at reglenna.com … [Read more...]

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

JHS Students Raise $6,100 For Kids & Sibs Summer Camp

April 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School students raised $6,100 for the Kids & Sibs Summer Camp at the 45th annual Battle of the Classes. Laurie Reynolds, who has organized the camp the last several years, accepted the donation. A two-day camp experience, Kids … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Battle of the Classes, Jamestown High School, Kids and Sibs Summer Camp, Laurie Reynolds

Prendergast Library Offering Additional Programs During Spring Recess

April 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library is offering additional programming for children and teens during this week’s spring recess. The Makerspace will be open every day from 10:30am through 5:30pm Today, Lapsit storytime will take place from 9:30 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library

Westfield Company Expanding Facility

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Westfield company is expanding its facility thanks in part to state tax credits. Renold Inc.’s plant, located at 100 Bourne Street, will undergo a $2.975 million transformation that includes a dedicated advanced manufacturing cell, optimizing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Excelsior Jobs Program tax credit, Renold Inc.

JPD SWAT Team Awarded $75,000 To Upgrade Equipment, Support Training

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75,000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. This funding will go toward improving equipment, expanding specialized training, and ensuring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, Scott Forster, Tactical Team Grant Program

Dunkirk Man Charged With Shooting Dunkirk Officer Faces More Charges

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Dunkirk man who is charged with shooting a Dunkirk Police Officer is facing additional charges in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 39-year old Christopher Marcinkowski has been charged by criminal complaint with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Narcotics Unit, Christopher Marcinkowski, Dunkirk Police Department, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

Communities To Promote Prevention Strategies During Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Communities across the county will be promoting prevention strategies while advocating for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Chautauqua Child Advocacy Program and the City of Jamestown were joined by Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County’s Child Advocacy Program, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Advocacy Program, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Central Registry, New York State Child Abuse Hotline

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