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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Westfield Company Expanding Facility

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Westfield company is expanding its facility thanks in part to state tax credits. Renold Inc.’s plant, located at 100 Bourne Street, will undergo a $2.975 million transformation that includes a dedicated advanced manufacturing cell, optimizing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Excelsior Jobs Program tax credit, Renold Inc.

JPD SWAT Team Awarded $75,000 To Upgrade Equipment, Support Training

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75,000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. This funding will go toward improving equipment, expanding specialized training, and ensuring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, Scott Forster, Tactical Team Grant Program

Dunkirk Man Charged With Shooting Dunkirk Officer Faces More Charges

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Dunkirk man who is charged with shooting a Dunkirk Police Officer is facing additional charges in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 39-year old Christopher Marcinkowski has been charged by criminal complaint with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Narcotics Unit, Christopher Marcinkowski, Dunkirk Police Department, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

Communities To Promote Prevention Strategies During Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Communities across the county will be promoting prevention strategies while advocating for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Chautauqua Child Advocacy Program and the City of Jamestown were joined by Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County’s Child Advocacy Program, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Advocacy Program, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Central Registry, New York State Child Abuse Hotline

JCC Hosting Open House April 18

April 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host an open house for prospective students and their families on April 18 at the Jamestown Campus. The event is scheduled from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Campus visitors will have the opportunity to attend sessions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers To Headline Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

April 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers have been announced as this year’s headliners for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. This year’s festival marks the 35th anniversary of the event and the 30th anniversary of the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bert Kreischer, Carol Leifer, Drew Dunn, Gina Brillon, Ian Lara, Jenny Zigrino, Jerry Seinfeld, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, National Comedy Center, Seth Meyers

CCIDA Receives Funding To Go Toward Making Sheridan Property Shovel-Ready

April 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has received funding to go toward making a north county property in the town of Sheridan shovel-ready. Empire State Development announced the award of $675,000 to the IDA through the Focused … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Eagle Bay, Empire State Development, FAST NY, Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program, Sheridan

Chautauqua Lake Partnership Receives Funding Related To Invasive Species In Chautauqua Lake

April 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Partnership has received funding related to invasive species in Chautauqua Lake. The funding is part of $5.1 million being distributed to 51 projects by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reduce the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, aquatic invasive species, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Partnership, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Two Murals To Be Painted In 2026 As Part of Paint CHQ Program

April 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two murals will be painted in 2026 as part of the Paint CHQ program. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) said the projects will take place in Dunkirk at the Coburn Block (123 Central Ave.), and in Bemus Point, on Village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bandwango Passholder Experience App, Bemus Point, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, CHQ Chamber, City of Dunkirk, Paint CHQ

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested For For Possessing, Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

April 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man who is a convicted sex offender has been arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 42-year old John Peterson has been charged by criminal complaint with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carroll Town Court, Chautauqua County Court, Child Pornography, child sexual abuse materials, John Peterson, Michael DiGiacomo, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, U.S. District Court

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