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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Residents Urged To Take Precautions To Protect Themselves Against Cold Temps

January 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Residents are urged to take precautions today to protect themselves against cold temperatures that could involve wind chills of negative 20 degrees today.  Chautauqua County officials advise residents to take the following precautions to stay safe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Code Blue, Wind Chill

Reg Lenna To Hold Memory Cafes For People With Dementia, Memory Issues

January 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will begin holding a Memory Café for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking. The cafe is also for care partners, family, or friends. Participants will enjoy music performances, crafts, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Gavin Paterniti, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Memory Café, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Snow, Cold Leads to School Closures, Delays

January 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The following schools and organizations are closed or delayed: Brocton Central Schools are closed Cassadaga Valley Central Schools are closed Chautauqua Lake Central Schools are Closed Chautauqua Opportunities' North County services are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings

Gerry Man Injured in House Fire

January 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Gerry man was injured in a house fire on Monday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that the County Fire Investigation team was called at 3:00 p.m. to a structure fire on Old Chautauqua Road in Gerry. After an investigation, it was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Austin, Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, House Fire, Town of Gerry

Former Jamestown Postal Employee Pleads Guilty To Mail Theft

January 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A former Jamestown Postal employee has pleaded guilty to mail theft. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 41-year old Anita Miller of Jamestown made the plea in U.S. District Court to six counts of theft of mail by a postal employee and two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Henning, Anita Miller, Franz Wright, Trini Ross, U.S. District Court, U.S. Postal Service

Community Health Assessment Survey Open To Residents

January 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department is conducting a Community Health Assessment to gather information about our County’s current health status, needs, and challenges. The information provided will help to develop a Community Health Improvement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Community Health Improvement Plan, Chautauqua County Health Department, Community Health Assessment Plan, Community Health Assessment Survey

JCC Anthropology Professor Named A SUNY Fellow

January 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown Community College Anthropology professor has been named a SUNY Accessibility Advocates and Allies Faculty Fellow. Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced Shannon Bessette as one of 11 inaugural fellows across the SUNY system to be chosen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, John B. King Jr., Shannon Bessette, SUNY Accessibility Advocates and Allies Faculty Fellow

With Incoming Trump Administration, Questions Are Being Raised About Immigration

January 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With a new administration being sworn in on Monday, the question has been raised about what will happen to asylum seekers in the United States. President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders aimed at speeding the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: asylum seekers, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Donald Trump, Emergency Order, Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement program, Jim Quattrone, Linnea Haskin, PJ Wendel, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sanctuary City

Jamestown Public Market’s Winter Market Set for Jan. 18

January 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Market Winter Market will take place this Saturday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Church's Undercroft on East Fourth Street. It will feature local food vendors and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Durow Farms Maple, Jamestown Public Market, Jamestown Public Market Winter Market, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church Holding Martin Luther King Jr. Program on Jan. 19

January 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jamestown will be holding a special event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The community program will take place at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19. It aims to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with reflection, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emmanuel Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr.

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