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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Awarded $10 Million DRI, Falconer Awarded $4.5 million NY Forward Funding

June 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has been awarded $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding with the village of Falconer being awarded $4.5 million through the NY Forward program. This is the second time Jamestown has been awarded this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, New York State Empire State Development, NY Forward program, Pro-Housing Communities Technical Assistance Grant, Village of Falconer, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

Second Case Of Measles Confirmed In Erie County

June 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A second case of measles has been confirmed in Erie County. The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents that as a neighboring county, Chautauqua County residents may have traveled to locations associated with potential measles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Erie County Department of Health, Golisano Children’s Hospital, measles, Oishei Children’s Hospital

Two Jamestown Men Arrested In Shooting

June 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown men have been arrested following a shooting incident in the town of Busti. Lakewood-Busti Police officers responded to Cummins Engine Plant at 4:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13 for a report of a gunshot victim. Officers found a woman with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexander Jewell, Anthony Rivera, Cummins, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Shooting Incident, Town of Busti

Chautauqua County To Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will join communities across New York State and around the world in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today. The County will hold a public event at 1:00 p.m. outside the Chautauqua County Courthouse in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Dana Corwin, New York State Adult Services Helpline, NY Connects, PJ Wendel, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Indoor Kids Activities Venue, TheZone, To Open July 11

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

TheZone, an indoor activities venue for kids, will open at the Northwest Arena on July 11. The 6,200-square-foot indoor facility combines active play, sports-themed attractions, and interactive technology to create a unique experience for children … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Empire State Development, Northwest Arena, TheZone

Two People, Including Woman From Jamestown, Arrested For Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two people, one from Jamestown, have been arrested for distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 22-year old Kimony Hamilton of Albion was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: child sexual abuse materials, Kaitlyn Seekings, Kimony Hamilton, Michael DiGiacomo

Early Voting For June Primary Begins June 13

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Early Voting for the June 23, 2026 Primary Election begins Saturday, June 13. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections also reminded residents that the deadline for anyone not registered to vote in Chautauqua County for the June 23, 2026 Primary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 June Primary, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Drew Warshaw, Early Voting, Election Protection Hotline, Jennifer Schmitt, Kayley Dill, Letitia James, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Raj Goyle, Sandy Volpe Jr., Tom DiNapoli, Town of Kiantone

Jamestown Justice Coalition To Hold Rally June 14

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a No Kings Rally this Sunday, June 14. The rally and street protest will take place from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Dow Park. According to social media, the rally will be in opposition to, “...the expansion of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dow Park, Jamestown Justice Coalition, No Kings Rally

Audubon’s Dragons And Fairies Festival Takes Place June 13

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center’s Dragons and Fairies Festival takes place Saturday, June 13. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include activities such as kid-safe archery, a drum circle, Fairy Queen’s stories, puppet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Dragons and Fairies Festival

St. Luke’s Hosting Bishop Eugene Sutton For Pride, Juneteenth Services

June 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will welcome Bishop Eugene Sutton for Pride and Juneteenth services on Sunday, June 14. Sutton is the Senior Pastor at Chautauqua Institution and will be guest preacher and celebrant at both 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Diocese of Maryland, Eugene Sutton, Juneteenth, Pride Month, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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