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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

43rd Annual World Series Of Wheels To Take Place July 25

July 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 43rd Annual World Series of Wheels will take place this Saturday in Bergman Park. The Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors announced that Excalibur Motor Sports is a major sponsor of the event this year. The event will run from 11:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series, Babe Ruth World Series of Wheels, Excalibur Motor Sports, Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors, Keith Ecklund

City Of Jamestown Holding National Night Out Event August 4

July 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will join communities across the nation in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch

Reg Lenna Center For The Arts Announces 2026-27 Season

July 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has announced its 2026-27 season. The season starts Labor Day weekend when 10,000 Maniacs return to Jamestown for a 45th anniversary concert and arts festival. The concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 5 will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10000 Maniacs, Catapult, Cirque Mechanics, Frisson, Governor of New York State, New York State Council on the Arts, New York State Legislature, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman, The Dirty Dozen Brass band

Suicide Ruled In The Deaths Of Two People On The UPMC Chautauqua Campus

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police say the two people found dead in a vehicle on the UPMC Chautauqua Campus died by suicide. JPD officers responded to the hospital just after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday for a report of two unresponsive people in a vehicle in the parking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Suicide, UPMC Chautauqua

Jamestown Police Investigating Death Of Two People By UPMC Chautauqua

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Police are investigating the death of two people outside UPMC Chautauqua. JPD said officers responded to the campus just after 2:00 p.m. yesterday for a report of two people who were unresponsive in a vehicle. The two people were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Scott Forster, UPMC Chautauqua

Site Plan Approved To Turn Steele Street Building Into Mental Health Facility

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The site plan has been approved to turn a building on Steele Street into office space. The Jamestown Planning Commission approved the plan to turn 289 Steele Street, which formerly housed Jamestown Awning, into what Architect Chris Cooke is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Cooke, Clint George, Jamestown Awning, Jamestown Planning Commission, Southern Tier Mental Health

Former J.P. Danielson Tool Company Location Receives Historical Marker

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The former site of the J.P. Danielson Tool Company has been noted with the City of Jamestown’s 81st Historical Marker. The Jamestown Historical Marker Committee, led by City Historian Mike Rohlin, unveiled the marker at 583 Allen Street. Rohlin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Osterdahl, Crescent Tool, historical marker, J.P. Danielson Tool Company, Jamestown Historical Marker Committee, Michael Rohlin, Proto Tool

YMCA Battle Of The Businesses Registration Deadline Is August 1

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The registration deadline for the YMCA’s 38th Annual Battle of Businesses is August 1. The annual event will take place Saturday, September 12 through Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Battle consists of two divisions – a large division (with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Rodriguez, Eventz by Scott, Jamestown YMCA, John Barber, Lakewood YMCA, Scott Mekus, YMCA Battle of the Businesses

The Waterfront Foundation Holding 5K Run/Walk August 8 In Dunkirk

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Waterfront Foundation will hold its first annual Waterfront 5K Run & Walk August 8 in Dunkirk. Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly support The Waterfront Foundation’s ongoing mission to foster community health and wellness. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua Striders, City of Dunkirk, The Chautauqua Center, The Waterfront Foundation, Wright Park

Fenton History Center Seeking Community Support For Grant Application To Replace Mansion Roof

July 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center is seeking community support as it applies for grant to replace the Fenton Mansion Roof. The Fenton Mansion was built in 1863 for Reuben Fenton, who was Governor of New York State from 1865 to 1868. History Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Fenton Mansion, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jane Babinsky, Joni Blackman, New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation, Reuben Fenton

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