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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Wells Enterprises Cuts Ribbon On $425 Million Facility Expansion

August 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wells Enterprises in the town of Dunkirk has cut the ribbon on its $425 million facility expansion. The facility significantly increases production capacity for the company’s popular ice cream brands, introduces cutting-edge capabilities for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Americold, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Empire State Development, Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program, The Ferrero Group, town of Dunkirk, Wells Enterprises

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Taking Place In Falconer Saturday

August 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Household Hazardous Waste collection event is being held in Falconer this Saturday. The Chautauqua County’s Department of Public Facilities Division of Solid Waste is holding the event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Division of Solid Waste, household hazardous waste, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

U.S. Tariffs Against Canada Affects Jamestown Public Schools Project

August 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The United States’ new tariffs against Canada are affecting a Jamestown Public Schools project. Young & Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse informed the Jamestown School Board at their Tuesday meeting about the issue with the new bleachers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donald Trump, François-Philippe Champagne, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Richard Krouse, Tariffs, Young and Wright Architectural

Jamestown School Board Approves Funding To Address Plaster Issues In JHS Auditorium

August 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved $150,000 to address plaster issues in Jamestown High School’s auditorium. Young & Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse said the plaster was initially installed in 1929 and, as paint has been removed as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brittnay Spry, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Joseph Calimeri, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Education, Nina Karbacka, Richard Krouse, Young and Wright Architectural

Jamestown Paving Company Looks To Purchase Additional Property In Ellicott

August 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown paving company is looking at purchasing additional property in the town of Ellicott. Lindstrom Properties LLC, also known as Lake Shore Paving, is looking to construct a 21,000 square foot facility on property near Allen Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Lake Shore Paving, Lindstrom Properties LLC, Rosie Strandburg, Town of Ellicott

Great Mid-Summer Fly-In/Drive-In To Be Held At Jamestown Airport

August 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Great Mid-Summer Fly-In/Drive-In will be held at the Jamestown Airport this Saturday. The free event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29 at the Airport located at 3163 Airport Drive in the town of Ellicott. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alan D. Fuller Memorial Flying Scholarship, Archie's Airport Restaurant, Great Lakes Flight Center, Great Mid-Summer Fly-In/Drive-In, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport

Infinity Visual And Performing Arts To Host Infini-Con

August 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is hosting Infini-Con this Friday. The free, family-friendly community event will take place 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 28 at the Infinity Center in Downtown Jamestown. Created and hosted by Infinity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts

Project To Increase Electric Capacity In Mason Industrial Park Moves Forward

August 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A project to increase the electrical capacity in Mason Industrial Park is moving forward. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities approved a $2 million contract with Dirt Worx Excavating LLC for the excavation, installation, backfilling, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush Industries, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Dirt Worx Excavating LLC, Dow Street Substation, Electrovaya, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, Mark Geise, Mason Industrial Park, Power Up NY, POWER UP Program, Serta Mattress

USDA Agrees To Purchase $20 Million In Surplus Concord Grape Juice From WNY, PA Farmers

August 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to purchase $20 million in surplus concord grape juice for use by domestic nutrition programs across the country. This comes after both U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand along with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, Chuck Schumer, concord grape, Kirsten Gillibrand, Nick Langworthy, Refresco Beverages, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Fire At Prendergast Avenue House Under Investigation

August 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fire at a house on Prendergast Avenue in Jamestown is under investigation. Fire Chief Ryan Rousch said the Jamestown Fire Department responded to 629 Prendergast Avenue around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday to find heavy fire on the front of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 629 Prendergast Avenue Fire, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Fire Department, Ryan Rousch

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