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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Two Jamestown Women Charged With Narcotics Conspiracy

April 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown women have been charged in U.S. District Court with narcotics conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 24-year old Sabrina Flores a/k/a Notorious Marie and 45-year old Sandra Pavlock a/k/a Sondra L. Pavlock were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joshua Violanti, Michael DiGiacomo, Sabrina Flores, Sandra Pavlock, U.S. District Court, Zaid Mendoza

44th Annual JHS Battles Of The Classes Tonight

April 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 44th annual Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes takes place tonight. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the McElrath Gymnasium with proceeds benefiting the Anthony Senske Memorial Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Senske, Anthony Senske Memorial Fund, Battle of the Classes, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown High School, Kristi and Cory Senske

CCIDA CEO Mark Geise Named Again To Buffalo Business First’s ‘Power 250’

April 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency’s CEO Mark Geise has again been named to Buffalo Business First’s “Power 250” listing. The publication’s “Power 250” is an annual list of the 250 people whom the full news staff at Business First … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business First, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Katie Geise, Live CHQ, Mark Geise

Jamestown School Board Approves $115.8 Million 2025-26 Budget

April 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025-26 Jamestown School Budget, American Rescue Plan, Brittnay Spry, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Persell Middle School

City Council Discusses Proposed Law To Remove Residency Requirements For Dept. Heads

April 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members discussed a proposed local law that would remove the residency requirement for Department Heads. The law, proposed by Council member Bill Reynolds, would amend the City Charter to allow appointees who are qualified … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Reynolds, Civil Service law, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Charter, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, New York State Legislature, residency requirement, Tony Dolce

Chautauqua County Office For Aging Services Holding 1st CHQ Aging Expo

April 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services will host its first-ever CHQ Aging Expo & Conference. The event will take place Thursday, May 22 at SUNY Fredonia’s Williams Center. The day begins at 9:30 AM, followed by a Meet & Greet. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, CHQ Aging Expo

DMV To Be Open Select Saturdays For REAL ID Upgrade

April 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open on select Saturdays to help residents upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced Driver License. The federal REAL ID compliance deadline is May 7. The Jamestown DMV will be open from 8:30 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Enhanced Driver License, Real ID

City Council Hears Alternative Proposal For Use Of $640,000 In HOME Program Funds

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown will begin working on a proposal to use HOME program funds for in-fill housing. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk and Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development Kasie Foulk presented to the City Council Housing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Housing Committee, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, Gateway Lofts, HOME Program, in-fill housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Jan Potter, Kasie Foulk, U.S. Housing and Urban Development

Stockton Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Blow Up Power Plants

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Stockton man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to threatening to blow up power plants. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 40-year old Justin Horton pleaded guilty to conveying false information and hoaxes, which carries a maximum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Rudroff, Justin Horton, Michael DiGiacomo, National Grid, U.S. District Court

November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, City of Dunkirk, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Gregory Carlson, Gregory Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jay Gould, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Melissa First, Michael Zanghi, Nick Langworthy, Paul Whitford, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Dando Jr., Russ Bonfiglio, Sandra Lewis, Seth States, Susan Parker, Tamara Dickey, Terry Niebel, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Travis Heiser, Vince DeJoy

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