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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Humane Society Invites Businesses To Celebrate Employees With ‘Fur-Ever Valentine’ Program

January 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is inviting local businesses to celebrate their employees in a uniquely heartwarming way this Valentine’s season. Through its new Fur‑ever Valentine program, CCHS will bring a shelter pet directly to workplaces … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Fur‑ever Valentine program

Doors Open Jamestown To Take Place Sat. Jan. 24

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Doors Open Jamestown will take place this Saturday, January 24. The day is designed as an opportunity for people who live in the region to experience what tourists see in the Jamestown area, featuring a wide variety of local museums and cultural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, Doors Open Jamestown

Jamestown Woman Convicted Of Mail Theft Sentenced

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Jamestown woman convicted of mail theft has been sentenced. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 42-year old Anita Miller has been sentenced to three years probation and 100 community service hours in U.S. District Court. Miller was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anita Miller, mail theft, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

Jamestown BPU Renews Electric ‘Flex Rate Agreements’ With SKF USA, Bush/eSolutions

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has renewed electric “Flex Rate Agreements” with two regional manufacturers. The agreements provide them with slightly lower electric rates in exchange for continued economic development investments and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush/eSolutions, eSolutions Furniture, Flex Rate Agreements, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Joseph Sienicki Jr., SKF Aeroengine, SKF USA, Troy Pitts

National Comedy Center Nominated For USA Today’s ‘Best Pop Culture Museum’

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Pop Culture Museum.” The National Comedy Center is one of 20 museums in the United States nominated in this category by a panel of nationally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Comedy Center, USA Today

Jamestown Public Schools’ Safety Plan Now Compliant With Desha’s Law

January 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools’ District Wide Safety Plan has been updated to be compliant with New York’s “Desha’s Law.” Executive Director of Information & Student Services Jesse Joy informed the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: April Baskin, automated external defibrillator, Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, Desha Sanders, Desha’s Law, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jesse Joy

Bipartisan Bills To Ban Stock Ownership, Trading For Congress On The Move

January 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A bipartisan bill to ban stock ownership and trading for members of Congress and their immediate family members is moving through the Senate. U.S. Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Restore Trust in Congress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anna Paulina Luna, Ashley Moody, Chip Roy, Congress, Kirsten Gillibrand, Restore Trust in Congress Act, Seth Magaziner, STOCK Act

JCC Moves North County Center Program To SUNY Fredonia Campus

January 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has moved its Workforce Development offerings to SUNY Fredonia’s campus. JCC moved the classroom and office space for the program in December 2025 to Fenton Hall. The community college has closed its North County Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College, SUNY Fredonia

Unitarian Universalist Church Holding Two-Part Service On Martin Luther King Jr., Racism

January 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown will hold a two-part service focused on Martin Luther King Jr. and racism this Sunday, January 18 and on January 25. At this Sunday’s service at 10:30 a.m., retired Methodist minister Lauren … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lauren Turner, Martin Luther King Jr., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Found Footage Festival Coming To The Reg Jan. 23

January 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Found Footage Festival comedy show is coming to Reg Lenna Center for The Arts January 23. The Found Footage Festival is a celebration of the videos that time forgot, dredged up in dusty thrift stores and estate sales throughout North America. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Found Footage Festival, Joe Pickett, Nick Prueher, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

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