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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

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

The Resource Center Holding Sassy Baggs & Blingo March 26

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center will be holding its annual Sassy Baggs & Beyond Blingo this Thursday. The event will be held at The Resource Center’s administrative offices at 200 Dunham Avenue in Celoron. Doors will open at 6:00, with the Blingo games … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Filling the Gap Inc, Mark Pacheco WOW Fund, The Resource Center

United Arts Appeal Accepting Grant Requests

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

Proposed Jamestown Public Schools Budget Has No Tax Levy Increase

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The proposed 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 new teachers. The $120,898,274 spending plan is $5 million more than the current 2025-26 budget. This is the twelfth year in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026-27 JPS Budget, Brittnay Spry, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Red Shirts, State Aid, State Foundation Aid

Project To Finish Sewering Chautauqua Lake Underway

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Plans to finish a project to establish public sewer service around Chautauqua Lake are underway. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Phase 3 of the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District (SCCLSD) expansion will extend public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Kathy Hochul, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant, PJ Wendel, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District

North Harmony Man Previously Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges Has More Dogs Removed From Home

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A North Harmony man previously arrested on animal cruelty charges has had dogs removed from his possession once again. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office received notification on Monday, March 9 that 64-year old Scott Humble had dogs on his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, North Harmony Town Court, Scott Humble, Town of North Harmony

Turn The River Green Celebration Set For Saturday

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Turn the River Green celebration will take place this Saturday. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Jamestown Riverwalk near the Riverwalk Center on South Main Street. Music and family-friendly activities will be featured. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Turn The River Green

Law Enforcement Patrols Have Increased Ahead Of St. Patrick’s Day

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Police and local law enforcement patrols have increased details through St. Patrick’s Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. This annual traffic safety enforcement period is in effect now through Tuesday, March … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, New York State Police, St. Patrick's Day, Steven James

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