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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Lake Partnership Receives Funding Related To Invasive Species In Chautauqua Lake

April 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Partnership has received funding related to invasive species in Chautauqua Lake. The funding is part of $5.1 million being distributed to 51 projects by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reduce the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, aquatic invasive species, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Partnership, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Two Murals To Be Painted In 2026 As Part of Paint CHQ Program

April 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two murals will be painted in 2026 as part of the Paint CHQ program. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) said the projects will take place in Dunkirk at the Coburn Block (123 Central Ave.), and in Bemus Point, on Village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bandwango Passholder Experience App, Bemus Point, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, CHQ Chamber, City of Dunkirk, Paint CHQ

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested For For Possessing, Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

April 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man who is a convicted sex offender has been arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 42-year old John Peterson has been charged by criminal complaint with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carroll Town Court, Chautauqua County Court, Child Pornography, child sexual abuse materials, John Peterson, Michael DiGiacomo, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, U.S. District Court

13 Projects Awarded Total Of $217,500 From Chautauqua Co. Partnership For Economic Growth

April 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has awarded 13 projects a total of $217,500 from its 2026 Economic Growth Fund (EGF) program. The program was created to support economic development projects that focus on revitalization and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center, Economic Growth Fund program, Hartley Park, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lakewood, Mayville, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Submissions Being Accepted For Mental Health Awareness Month Art Contest

April 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Submissions are now being accepted for the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene’s annual Mental Health Awareness Month Art Contest. This year’s contest is part of the county’s broader Mental Health Awareness Month campaign, “Real Life. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Mental Health Awareness Month Art Contest

‘Real’ Game Of Life Resource Fair For Youth Set For April 8

April 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Area youth will have the opportunity discover resources and support as they enter adulthood as part of The “Real” Game of Life Resource Fair. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, in collaboration with Gustavus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, CHQ Transit, Court Appointed Special Advocates, GA Family Services, Gustavus Adolphus Family Services, YWCA Jamestown

Jamestown BPU Closed Friday In Observance Of Easter

April 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed this Friday, April 3, in observance of Easter. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 6. Garbage and recycling will be collected on their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Easter, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

City Council Approves Transfer Of Downtown Properties For Redevelopment To JURA

April 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved transferring downtown properties to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) in order to start the redevelopment process. The properties in the approved resolution are a three-story commercial structure and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency

County Probation Launches New Offender Accountability Program

April 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has launched a new offender accountability program. Funding by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) under the STRIVE Grant initiative has enabled the department to expand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office of Probation, Domestic Violence, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Strength at Home model, STRIVE Initiative

Monthly Alternate Parking Starts Today In Jamestown

April 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Monthly alternate parking starts today in the City of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the street during even-numbered months. Vehicles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alternate Parking

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