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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

State Reps Say Refresco’s Decision To Cancel Local Grape Contracts A Significant Setback

March 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State representatives say Refresco’s decision to cancel contracts with local grape growers is a significant setback. Refresco announced the contract cancellation last week, which will impact concord grape growers across Western New York, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, concord grape, George Borrello, Red Wing, Refresco Beverages

Four North County Municipalities Exploring Possibility Of Merging

March 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Four north county municipalities are exploring how to share more services and possibly even merge into a single town structure. The discussion of the idea by the City of Dunkirk, Town of Dunkirk, Village of Fredonia, and Town of Pomfret came out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, Fredonia, Government Reduction Initiative Plan, Kate Wdowiasz, PJ Wendel, Pomfret, town of Dunkirk

NYS DMVs Warn Of Double Charges For Customers Using Debit Or Credit Cards

March 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles and DMV offices across New York State are warning customers who use debit or credit cards that they might get double charged for a single transaction. DMV officials say while this isn’t happening … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Greg Carlson, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

NYS DEC Holding Public Meetings On Walleye In Chautauqua Lake

March 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is holding two public meetings today and Wednesday in Chautauqua County to discuss the status of walleye in Chautauqua Lake. DEC Region 9 Bureau of Fisheries staff will present current … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Walleye

The Reg To Host Yoga On The Stage March 26

March 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will be holding Yoga On The Stage this Thursday. The event will feature Kara Bemis and J.J. Gantenbein providing an immersive experience of yoga, deep relaxation, and whole body revitalization. Attendees will have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: JJ Gantenbein, Kara Bemis, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

PFLAG Chautauqua, Jamestown Pride Hosting Pride Prom

March 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PFLAG Chautauqua and Jamestown Pride are holding Pride Prom: Over the Rainbow this Saturday. The celebration is for LGBTQ+ and allied people to experience a night of camaraderie, dancing, food, and fashion.  The event is being hosted as a private … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Pride, Justin Tyme, Lennox WT, Paul Clemente, PFLAG Chautauqua, Pride Prom, Sabrina White

Truck Belonging To Missing Lakewood Man Recovered, No One Inside

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The truck belonging to a missing Lakewood man has been recovered from Chautauqua Lake with no one found inside. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said the truck owned by Daniel Emerson was found in the lake near the Chautauqua Bridge. On … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigation Division, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Lake, Daniel Emerson, Lakewood-Busti Police Department

JCC Expanding Child Care Program

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will be expanding the number of children and infants it accepts for its child care program. The move is part of the expansion of child care services at 11 SUNY community colleges. Governor Kathy Hochul said, “We are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Jamestown Community College, Kathy Hochul

County Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Institution Partner To Strengthen Mental Health Awareness

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has announced a new partnership with Chautauqua Institution to strengthen mental health awareness and support across the Institution’s campus. This collaborative initiative will equip staff across … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Institution, Christina Breen, Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

WRFA Holding 80s Dance Party March 28

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA will be holding an 80s Dance Party this Saturday. The event will feature music from the 1980s spun by DJs James Fiorella, Steve Trapani and WRFA General Manager Anthony Merchant. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in your 80’s best. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, Great American Picnic, James Fiorella, Steve Trapani, WRFA

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