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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

A Woman Has Died Following A Head-On Crash In Gerry

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One person has died following a head-on crash on Route 60 in the town of Gerry. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other agencies were called to a two-car accident with serious injuries just after 6:00 p.m. Sunday night. An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Town of Gerry

Weapons Detection System Goes Into Use At JHS Following Discovery Of Gun On Student

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A weapons detection system will go into use at Jamestown High School this morning following the arrest of a student for allegedly having a loaded gun in his backpack in the school. A JHS Resource Officer and a school administrator received a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: gun, Jamestown High School, Kevin Whitaker, Narade Gumbs Jr., School Resource Officer, weapons detection system

Boil Water Order, Mandatory Water Conservation Order Issued For Fredonia Water Customers

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order and mandatory water conservation order for all Village of Fredonia water customers. The orders were issued Friday, January 30 due to a water main break that has caused … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boil Water Order, Chautauqua County Health Department, Fredonia, mandatory water conservation order, New York State Department of Health

Jamestown YWCA Cuts Ribbon On New Transitional Housing Facility

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown YWCA has cut the ribbon on its new transitional housing facility in Jamestown. YWCA officials were joined by members from First Lutheran Church, who donated the use of the former rectory on Chandler Street to the YWCA. YWCA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Gesing, First Lutheran Church, Jamestown YWCA, M&T Bank Foundation, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, YWCA First House

Borrello, Molitor Urge Gov. Hochul To Establish Financial Control Board For City Of Dunkirk

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to establish a state financial control board for the City of Dunkirk. Borrello and Molitor sent a letter asking the governor to include enabling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, City of Dunkirk, financial control board, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul

City Council Approves Hiring Of 5 Police Officers

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved the hiring of five police officers. Over the past year, the Jamestown Police Department has received approval to hire a total of seven officers, but have only hired five. Police Chief Tim Jackson said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Tim Jackson

Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Public Conversation With Business Owners

February 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition is holding a conversation with local business owners this Wednesday. The free discussion will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. It will feature a panel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Steffens, Bob Lingle, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge, Chautauqua Comics, Christopher Saldarriaga, Erica Rose, Good Neighbor Bookstore, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Jeff James, Labyrinth Press Company, Robert H. Jackson Center, Rose and Grace Studio, UpTwn Kix

United Way Surpasses $1.7 Million Goal For 2025 Fundraising Campaign

January 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County has surpassed its $1.7 million goal for the 2025 Fundraising Campaign. At the organization’s annual Campaign Celebration event held Tuesday, United Way staff revealed that this year’s campaign raised a total of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross of Western New York, Amy Rohler, Andy Goodell, Jacob Thierfeldt, Lisa Goodell, Ron and Melissa Chwojdak, United Way of Chautauqua County, Wegmans

New Restaurant To Open In Jamestown Airport

January 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new restaurant is coming to the Jamestown Airport. The Chautauqua County Legislature passed a resolution signing a one-year lease with Archies Airport Diner, LLC. The restaurant will pay $900 a month as part of the lease agreement. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Archies Airport Diner LLC, Chautauqua County Legislature, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Matthew Newton

CCIDA Approves Financial Incentives For Wavepoint

January 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved financial incentives for a local food distribution company, assisting it with the acquisition of property in the town of Sheridan. Wavepoint 3PL Inc. is a business headquartered in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Sheridan, Wavepoint 3PL Inc.

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