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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Prendergast Library To Present ‘Mystery At The Victorian Inn’ In November

October 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library will present “Mystery at the Victorian Inn” in November. The library recently reopened to the public on October 6, after being closed for six weeks to complete a building construction project. Due to the closure, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library

Three Communities Receive Mural Funding Under NYS CHARM Initiative

October 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three Chautauqua County communities received murals under the state’s Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals (CHARM) program. The CHARM initiative will support the creation of art across 21 counties, tapping into New York's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHARM Program, City of Dunkirk, Cultivating Havens for the Arts through Regional Murals program, Sherman, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, Village of Falconer

Jamestown BPU Board Appoints Kris Sellstrom As New General Manager

October 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kris Sellstrom has been approved to take over as General Manager of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities following current GM David Leathers' retirement. The BPU Board approved the appointment at their meeting Monday afternoon. Sellstrom is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board, Kim Ecklund, Kris Sellstrom, Simone Sellstrom

NYS To Issue $30 Million In Emergency Food Aid

October 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State will issue an additional $30 million in emergency food aid for families across the state as federal funding cuts impact residents’ food benefits. The announcement of the additional funding follows the $11 million in emergency food aid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, SNAP Program, St. Susan Center, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Jamestown Farmers Market Making $15 Voucher Available To SNAP Recipients

October 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Farmers Market will be assisting those who receive SNAP with a $15 voucher to use at the market. Market officials said starting Saturday, November 1, anyone who presents a valid EBT card and SNAP Determination Letter will receive $15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Farmers Market, NYS FreshConnect program, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Town Of Ripley Lifts Water Conservation Order

October 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Town of Ripley has announced that the water conservation order issued for Water District customers on October 10, 2025 has been lifted. Town Officials and water operators have confirmed that the reservoir has returned to near normal levels for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Laura Pless, North East Township, Ripley, water conservation order

Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Avoid Caves, Mines In Order Not To Disturb Hibernating Bats

October 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said those who take these actions help reduce human disturbance to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, bats, International Bat Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, white nose syndrome

Jamestown City Council To Vote On Increasing Fees

October 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on increasing several different fees tonight. Council will vote to increase fees under the Department of Development. Staff say permit fees have not been adjusted in several years while administrative costs have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business District Parking Permit, City Code, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Funding For HEAP In Danger With Continued Government Shutdown

October 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Closeup of a woman's hand setting the room temperature on a modern programmable thermostat.

Funding for the HEAP program is in danger with the continued government shutdown. The program provides more than $287 million in heating assistance. This includes helping to pay for utilities or a fuel delivery during cold weather months, to more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Government Shutdown, HEAP, HEAP Funding, Kathy Hochul, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Four State Roads To Be Paved In Chautauqua County In 2026

October 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State will pave four state roads in Chautauqua County in 2026 at a cost of $6.2 million. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will invest more than $600 million in over 180 paving projects across the state to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Transportation

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