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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Southern Tier Brewing, National Comedy Center Partner On Beer To Raise Funds For ALS Research

June 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Southern Tier Brewing Company and the National Comedy Center have partnered to launch a limited release beer to raise funds and awareness for ALS research. Bit by Bit Blonde Ale, a limited-release 5.1% Blonde Ale, is now available at Southern Tier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ALS, ALS Therapy Development Institute, Jon Albro, Lou Gehrig's Disease, National Comedy Center, Sean M. Healey and AMG Center for ALS, Southern Tier Brewing Company

Ramsay Agriculture Plans $120 Million Investment In Jamestown As Part Of Vertical Farming Operation

June 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Ramsay Agriculture plans to invest $120 million into three sites in the City of Jamestown as part of creating a vertical farming operation. Ramsay Agriculture’s Ross Ramsay was joined by members of his teams to address Jamestown City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, City of Jamestown, Climate Act, Controlled Environmental Agriculture, Crawford-Atlas Furniture building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Land Use Law Center, Larry Cosenza, Ramsay Agriculture, Ross Ramsay, Tom Bourgeois, U.S. Department of Energy

More Than 140 Non-Profits Gearing Up For Give Big CHQ

June 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More than 140 non-profits are gearing up for Give Big CHQ in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation sponsors the 24-hour online event which is considered the biggest day of philanthropy in Chautauqua County. The day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCB, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Courier Capital, Give Big CHQ, Northwest Bank

Pride Comes To The Reg Lenna With The Showing Of To Wong Fu And The Celluloid Closet

June 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pride comes to the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts this week with the showing of To Wong Foo and The Celluloid Closet. Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo and Wesley Snipes star in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. The film will be shown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Pride, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sabrina White, The Celluloid Closet, To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

County Sheriff, Humane Society To Announce Joint Efforts Regarding Animal Cruelty

June 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Chautauqua County will announce efforts to address animal cruelty and neglect later this week. The Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua County Humane Society have been working together on a number of animal cruelty cases this year. Further details will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Arthur Hubbard, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Cheyanne Alcorn, Daysean Braswell-Adams, Jamestown Police Department

Public Meeting On Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code June 10

June 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The draft Comprehensive Plan for the City of Jamestown will be presented during a public meeting June 10. Consulting team C & S Companies will share the process of the plan update, which is currently in the public comment period. The City last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, City Comprehensive Plan, City of Jamestown, James Prendergast Library, zoning code

Jamestown Mobile Market Summer Program Starts June 10

June 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Mobile Market has announced its summer schedule that includes seven stops across Jamestown and Falconer. The Jamestown Farmers Market Mobile Market brings the same fresh, local produce from the traditional Saturday farmers market on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Double Up Food Bucks, Jamestown Farmers Market, Jamestown Mobile Market, SNAP Program

It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week In NYS

June 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This week is Invasive Species Awareness Week in New York State. The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets are offering free public events, including webinars, hands-on workshops, and guided … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, Asian Longhorned Beetle, boxwood blight, European cherry fruit fly, European pepper moth, hemlock wooly adelgid, hydrilla, Invasive Species Awareness Week, laurel wilt, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, northern snakehead, Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management, southern pine beetle, Spotted Lanternfly, Water Chestnut, Wooly Hemlock Adelgid

Chautauqua County Humane Society Launches Membership Programs

June 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has launched two memberships programs. Adults and families can now join the Paws & Hearts Annual Membership Program, while kids and teens under 18 can become part of the new Pet Pals Membership. Paws … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Double Dog Dare: Cats Don’t Care, Paws and Hearts Annual Membership Program, Pet Pals Membership

Chautauqua County Residents Under Alert As Measles Case Found In Erie County

June 8, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department is alerting residents following confirmation of a positive measles case in Erie County, New York. Local residents may have traveled to locations visited by the infected individual. The Erie County Department … [Read more...]

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

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