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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

YMCA Battle Of The Businesses Registration Deadline Is August 1

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The registration deadline for the YMCA’s 38th Annual Battle of Businesses is August 1. The annual event will take place Saturday, September 12 through Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Battle consists of two divisions – a large division (with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Rodriguez, Eventz by Scott, Jamestown YMCA, John Barber, Lakewood YMCA, Scott Mekus, YMCA Battle of the Businesses

The Waterfront Foundation Holding 5K Run/Walk August 8 In Dunkirk

July 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Waterfront Foundation will hold its first annual Waterfront 5K Run & Walk August 8 in Dunkirk. Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly support The Waterfront Foundation’s ongoing mission to foster community health and wellness. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua Striders, City of Dunkirk, The Chautauqua Center, The Waterfront Foundation, Wright Park

Fenton History Center Seeking Community Support For Grant Application To Replace Mansion Roof

July 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center is seeking community support as it applies for grant to replace the Fenton Mansion Roof. The Fenton Mansion was built in 1863 for Reuben Fenton, who was Governor of New York State from 1865 to 1868. History Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Fenton Mansion, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jane Babinsky, Joni Blackman, New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation, Reuben Fenton

Aviation Pilot, Instructor Louis Nalbone To Be Honored At Fly-In Event

July 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local aviation instructor and pilot Louis Nalbone will be honored as part of the 59th Annual Rotary Fly-In Breakfast this weekend. Nalbone recently earned the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, two of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, Dunkirk Airport, Dunkirk Aviation Flight School, Federal Aviation Administration, Great Lakes Flight Center, Jamestown Community College, John J. Nalbone Sr. Field, Louis Nalbone, Rotary Club of Dunkirk-Fredonia, Rotary Fly-In Breakfast, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

Chautauqua County Humane Society To Hold Pet Pals Discovery Day

July 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society will welcome families to the Pet Pals Discovery Day this Saturday. The free, hands-on educational event is designed to help children learn how to keep pets safe, healthy, and cared for. The event will take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Pet Pals Discovery Day, Rebekah Sorenson, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union

Jamestown Public Schools Mourning The Loss Of Tony Dolce

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools family is mourning the loss of Tony Dolce, a longtime Jamestown High School teacher, coach, musician, and student organization advisor. Beloved by students and colleagues during his nearly four decades of affiliation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Battle of the Classes, Chris Maggio, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Tony Dolce, Washington Middle School

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Tony Dolce

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Jamestown City Council member Tony Dolce. Dolce died unexpectedly Saturday, July 18 in his home. Prior to his retirement in 2024, he was employed by the Jamestown Public Schools District as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amelia Dolce, Anne Dolce, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Christian Dolce, Holy Apostles Parish, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, SS Peter and Paul Church, SS Peter and Paul Church Choir, Tony Dolce

Chautauqua County Legislature To Hold July Meeting At Robert H. Jackson Center

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature’s monthly meeting will take place at the Robert H. Jackson Center this Wednesday. The special meeting location coincides with two significant milestones being celebrated this year: the 25th anniversary of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, International Military Tribunal, Nuremberg Trials, Pierre Chagnon, Robert H. Jackson, Robert H. Jackson Center

Jackson Center’s ’25 Years Of Asking Questions’ Program To Focus On ‘Who Decides What Justice Looks Like?’

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center’s “25 Years of Asking Questions” program will focus on “Who Decides What Justice Looks Like?” this Friday. The free program takes place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 24. Featured speaker Jessica H. Kim, former … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 25 Years of Asking Questions lecture series, Jessica H. Kim, Robert H. Jackson Center

Youth To Represent Chautauqua County On NYS Governor’s Youth Council Being Sought

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau is seeking young people ages 13 to 21 to represent Chautauqua County on the New York State Governor’s Youth Council. The New York State Governor’s Youth Council provides an effective way to engage youth in state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Youth Bureau, New York State Governor’s Youth Council

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