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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Big Band Christmas To Be Held At First Covenant Dec. 5

December 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Big Band Christmas will be held on this Friday at First Covenant Church. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m., Friday, December 5 and will celebrate the music and story of the Christmas season both sacred and secular. The concert will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Chautauqua Big Band Swing Orchestra, Craig Ridgway, Doug Schutte, Drew Minton, First Covenant Church, George Coulter, Jay Hagen, Jenna Robino, John Cross, Kyle Jordan, Lily Zappie, Liz Whitney, Margie Coulter, Michelle Battaglia, Paul Mazzone, Rob Meger, Tim Przybelinski, Tyler Nelson

Jamestown Receives $1.3 Million Reimbursement From NYS Financial Restructuring Board

December 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has received $1.3 million Reimbursement from the New York State Financial Restructuring Board. The funding is reimbursements of costs for the city for moving city retirees from city health insurance to a Medicare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Ericka Thomas, Government Efficiency Fund, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Medicare, New York State Financial Restructuring Board, Sam Teresi

FDA Issues Recall Of 1.5 Million Bags Of Shredded Cheese

December 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has issued an urgent update about a mass recall concerning more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese. The Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. of Hiram, Ohio, initially issued a voluntary recall on October 3 over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Great Lakes Cheese, recall, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

JCC To Discontinue Public Access To Total Fitness Complex In February

December 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College and its Faculty Student Association have announced that JCC Total Fitness will discontinue public access and memberships effective February 1. The Jamestown Campus facility will continue to serve students, faculty, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Area YMCA, Jamestown Community College, Lakewood YMCA, Total Fitness

St. Luke’s Hosting Shoe Drive For St. Nicholas Day

December 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting a community-wide shoe drive in honor of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas is the 3rd-century bishop whose generosity inspired the legend of Santa Claus. The collection of shoes is inspired by one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Nicholas

Marvin House Hosting Barbershop Quartet During Holiday Celebration

December 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Marvin House will host the barbershop quartet, Harmony Production Company, during their holiday celebration this Saturday. The event will have two seatings on Saturday, December 6 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Doors will open a half hour before. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harmony Production Company, Marvin House

HEAP Program Now Open

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, is now open to help residents defray the cost of heating their homes this winter. The program can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their home. Due to the 43-day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Chautauqua Sports Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees Announced

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Inductees for the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 have been announced. The inductees are Kenny Betts, Jennifer Giebner Donato, Dr. Karl Englert Jr., Brianne Prince Hazelton, Trevor Hitchcock, Brian Hull, Kerry Kellogg, and Dan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Hull, Brianne Prince Hazelton, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Dan Wolfe, Jennifer Giebner Donato, Karl Englert Jr., Kenny Betts, Kerry Kellogg, Trevor Hitchcock

Jamestown Public Schools Reminding Parents Of Procedures For School Closures, Delays

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As winter weather takes hold in the area, Jamestown Public Schools is reminding parents of procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to inclement weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Jamestown Public Schools

Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Project Set For Saturday

December 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Project will be held this Saturday in Jamestown. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and the Jamestown Farmers Market are partnering with the Lake Erie Area Potters to host the event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashville General Store, Empty Bowl Project, Jamestown Farmers Market, Jamestown Mobile Market, Labyrinth Press Company, Lake Erie Area Potters, Pearl City Clay House, Ron Nasca, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Susan Center

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