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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

ArtScape Jamestown Holding Art Show Opening May 21

May 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ArtScape Jamestown will hold its Original Art Show Opening Reception May 21. The reception will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, starting at the Chautauqua Art Gallery and then continuing to Pearl City Clay House. Now in its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ArtScape Jamestown, Chautauqua Art Gallery, CHQ Chamber, Jamestown Farmers Market, Pearl City Clay House, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Third Thursday, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band

County Board Of Elections Reaching Out To Voters Regarding 2026 Elections

May 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will be reaching out to 78,658 voters on Friday, May 8th regarding Elections in 2026. BOE Commissioner Luz Torres said, “This is our annual mailing to voters regarding Election Information, as required by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, 2026 June Primary, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Luz Torres, Nacole Ellis

County Office For Aging Services Recognizes 2026 Volunteers Of The Year

May 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Services is proudly recognizing Ellen Coffaro and Shirley Vandenburg as its 2026 Volunteers of the Year. The OFA said both honorees exemplify the spirit of volunteerism that strengthens communities and improves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Dana Corwin, Ellen Coffaro, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Shirley Vandenburg

Reg Lenna Memory Cafe To Feature Journal Making With Deb Eck

May 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Memory Cafe at the Reg Lenna on May 12 will feature Journal Making with Deb Eck. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to make unique journals or sketchbooks using recycled book covers, fun paper inserts, and simple sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Deb Eck, Memory Café, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

County Sheriff’s Office Has New Lead In ‘Ellery Jane Doe’ Case

May 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating new information in regards to the “Ellery Jane Doe” case. The Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that they have received information of a possible sighting of Christopher Wilder in New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Beth Dodge, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigation Division, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Christopher Wilder, Ellery Jane Doe case, New Hampshire State Police

Chautauqua County Partnership For Economic Growth Releases 5-Year Economic Development Strategy

May 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has released the Chautauqua County Economic Development Strategy for 2026-2031. The Strategy updates the county’s 2020 Strategic Plan and provides a five-year guide for economic development … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Camoin Associates, Chautauqua County Economic Development Strategy, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting Educational, Community-Focused Events

May 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center is hosting a trio of educational and community-focused events this month. This Saturday, May 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., the center is inviting grade school educators to bring student teams to its Battle of the Books … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ehmke Manufacturing Company Inc., Robert H. Jackson Center

Jamestown BPU Electric Division Wins Safety Award

May 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Electric Division has earned the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. The utility earned the Diamond Level Award in the utilities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Public Power Association, BPU Electric Division, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

ImmunityBio in Dunkirk Has Begun Hiring

May 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ImmunityBio in Dunkirk has begun hiring. The pharmaceutical manufacturing company recently renegotiated terms and conditions for renewal of its lease with New York State and Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, ImmunityBio, Mark Geise, Richard Adcock, town of Dunkirk

Jamestown Man Arrested For Possessing, Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

May 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 20-year old Connor Higgs faces a mandatory minimum penalty of five years, and a maximum of 20 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: child sexual abuse materials, Connor Higgs, Michael DiGiacomo, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York State Police

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