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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Audubon Offers Free Admission Nov. 29-30 For Small Business Saturday

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center and the Blue Heron Gift Shop are participating in Small Business Saturday on November 29 and extending their specials to Sunday, November 30 as well. The center will have free admission, discounts throughout the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Small Business Saturday, Toys for Tots

Jamestown BPU Offices Closed Nov. 27-28 For Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Customer Service Office reopens for business at 9 a.m. Monday, December 1. Garbage and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Thanksgiving

Kaycee Colburn To Speak At Unitarian Universalist Church As Part Of Native American Heritage Month

November 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kaycee Colburn will be the guest speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown as part of Native American Heritage Month. Colburn will speak at the 10:30 a.m. hybrid service Sunday, November 30. She will present “Growing Up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kaycee Colburn, Native American Heritage Month, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Jamestown City Council Approves 2026 Budget With 5.5% Tax Increase

November 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved a budget for 2026 with a 5.5% tax increase. This tax increase is 2% less than what was initially proposed by Mayor Kim Ecklund. Council passed four amendments to the executive budget. One amendment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Ericka Thomas, Highmark, Highmark of Western New York, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Sales Tax

Jamestown School Board Member Installed As President of New York State School Boards Association

November 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Longtime Jamestown School Board member Christine Schnars has been installed as President of the New York State School Boards Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said, “The New York State School Boards Association is one of the largest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, New York State School Boards Association, Paul Abbott

CHQ Chamber ‘Shop Small’ Pass Shoppers Could Win Gift Card

November 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The CHQ Chamber has rolled out a Shop Small pass that could result in a shopper receiving a $50 ShopLocalCHQ Gift Card. 170 local businesses are taking part in the pass where customers can check-in while shopping and collect points. When you reach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, ShopLocalCHQ gift card, Small Business Saturday

City Of Jamestown Recognized For 44 Years Of Being A Tree City USA

November 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown celebrated 44 consecutive years of being recognized as a Tree City USA with a tree planting Friday. Four new trees, including two Silverbells and two ‘Royal Raindrops’ Crab Apples, were planted at the Jamestown Board of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Dan Stone, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Joan P. Shevory Citizen Forester Award, National Arbor Day Foundation, National Association of State Foresters, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Tree City USA, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Accepting Names For Pillar Of Light Though Today

November 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care is accepting names for its Pillar of Light program through today. The organization is also offering two ornaments that serve as lasting tributes to those who have touched our lives. You can submit the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade

Dancing With Victoria Bringing ‘The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas’ To The Reg

November 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Dancing With Victoria will bring “The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas” to the Reg Lenna on Friday, December 5. Hundreds of young dancers will tell the story of this timeless family classic and remind audiences of all ages that it’s okay to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Dancing with Victoria, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Jamestown City Council To Vote On 2026 Budget

November 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members will have to decide whether to bolster the city’s rainy day fund or lower the proposed tax rate when they vote on the 2026 City Budget tonight. Council President Tony Dolce said there was a lot of discussion at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Government Finance Officers Association, Highmark, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Sales Tax, Tony Dolce

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