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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JCC Enrollment Up From Spring 2025

March 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Enrollment at Jamestown Community College is up from a year ago. JCC officials said the total headcount rose in spring 2026 by 5.6 percent over spring 2025. 1,912 students are enrolled for the spring semester, 60 percent of which are enrolled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College, State University of New York, SUNY Reconnect

Jamestown To Hold 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 28

March 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown’s 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday. The free event is open to children ages 12 and under. Families are encouraged to arrive early, baskets in hand and ready for the hunt to begin promptly at 11:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, City of Jamestown, Easter Egg Hunt, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Chautauqua Safety Village To Hold Annual Easter Carnival

March 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Safety Village will hold its annual Easter celebration this Saturday. “It’s A Bluey Easter Carnival” will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Safety Village, located at 2695 Route 394 in Ashville. Guests will enjoy a wide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Safety Village, Chautauqua Safety Village Easter Carnival

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

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