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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

HEAP Program Now Open

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, is now open to help residents defray the cost of heating their homes this winter. The program can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their home. Due to the 43-day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Chautauqua Sports Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees Announced

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Inductees for the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 have been announced. The inductees are Kenny Betts, Jennifer Giebner Donato, Dr. Karl Englert Jr., Brianne Prince Hazelton, Trevor Hitchcock, Brian Hull, Kerry Kellogg, and Dan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Hull, Brianne Prince Hazelton, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Dan Wolfe, Jennifer Giebner Donato, Karl Englert Jr., Kenny Betts, Kerry Kellogg, Trevor Hitchcock

Jamestown Public Schools Reminding Parents Of Procedures For School Closures, Delays

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As winter weather takes hold in the area, Jamestown Public Schools is reminding parents of procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to inclement weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Jamestown Public Schools

Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Project Set For Saturday

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Project will be held this Saturday in Jamestown. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and the Jamestown Farmers Market are partnering with the Lake Erie Area Potters to host the event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashville General Store, Empty Bowl Project, Jamestown Farmers Market, Jamestown Mobile Market, Labyrinth Press Company, Lake Erie Area Potters, Pearl City Clay House, Ron Nasca, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Susan Center

Christmas In The Village Takes Place This Week In Lakewood

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Christmas in the Village takes place this Wednesday through Saturday in Lakewood. The Lakewood Community Development Corporation announced the celebration begins at 5:00 p..m., Wednesday, December 3 with the official tree lighting ceremony on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lakewood, Lakewood Community Development Corporation

City Council To Hear Presentation On Proposed JCC Wellness Complex

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hear more about a proposed Wellness Complex at Jamestown Community College at their work session tonight. Representatives from JCC will present on the $24 million project during the full work session. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Planning Board, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown YMCA, JCC Wellness Complex, State University of New York

AIDS Memorial Park In Downtown Jamestown To Be Rededicated Tonight

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

AIDS Memorial Park in downtown Jamestown will be rededicated tonight as part of World AIDS Day. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in partnership with Jamestown Pride, PFLAG Chautauqua, and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation will hold a service at St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AIDS Memorial Park, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Luke Fodor, PFLAG Chautauqua, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, World AIDS Day

Volunteers Spreading Cheer Through Santa For Seniors Campaign

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services along with dozens of volunteers is once again spreading holiday cheer through the annual Santa for Seniors campaign. This is an initiative that ensures isolated older adults throughout the county are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church at Chautauqua, Rev. J. Paul Womack Christmas Basket Fund, Santa for Seniors

Mayville DMV Hours Temporarily Changed Due To Staffing

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hours at the Mayville Department of Motor Vehicles Office are being temporarily changed due to staffing challenges. Beginning today, the Mayville DMV location will be open to the public Monday through Wednesday only. Hours will remain 8:30 a.m. to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Emily Blevins

Prendergast Library To Host Two Free Concerts This Month

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library is hosting two free music concerts in December. The Mozart Chorus will perform from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 and the Brio Bells handbell choir will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brio Bells handbell choir, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Danica Olson, James Prendergast Library, Mozart Chorus, Mozart Club of Jamestown, Murray L. Bob, Murray L. Bob Education Initiative

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