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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Audubon Pie Auction Fundraiser Bidding Starts Friday

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bidding for the Audubon Community Nature Center’s annual Pie Auction Fundraiser will start this Friday. The fundraiser coincides with Pi Day, which takes place on March 14. Online bidding starts at 12:15 a.m. tomorrow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center

Nominations Sought For JCC Alumni Awards

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nominations are being sought for the 2026 Jamestown Community College alumni awards. Since 1980, the Alumni Association has presented accomplished alumni with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the association’s highest honor. The award is given to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College Alumni Association, Jamestown Community College alumni awards, JCC Foundation

City Shares How People Can Report Housing Complaints

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development is sharing how people can report housing concerns now that Spring is arriving. Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development Kasie Foulk gave a presentation to Jamestown City Council members on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elizabeth Torres, GovAlert app, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kasie Foulk

Jamestown Woman Arrested In Attempted Kidnapping

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a child. Ellicott Police say this past Saturday, February 28, 33-year old Angelea Luszcak allegedly approached an 8-year old girl, grabbed her coat, and was attempting to drag her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Angelea Luszcak, Chautauqua County Jail, Ellicott Police Department

Maple Weekends To Be Held March 21-22, March 28-29 In NYS

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York residents are encouraged to support local maple producers during Maple Month and Maple Weekends being held during the month of March. This year’s Maple Weekends will take place March 21 through 22 and March 28 through 29. New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Durow Farms Maple, Fairbanks Maple, Johnson Estate Winery, Maple Month, Maple Syrup, Maple weekends, Scott’s Farm and Greenhouse

JCC Holds CareerFest Today

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host CareerFest 2026 today The event will take place noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Jamestown Campus Hamilton Collegiate Center Student Union. The event is open to the public. CareerFest 2026 is designed to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Jamestown Man Who Raped, Killed Jamestown Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison

March 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown man who raped and killed a Jamestown woman has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison. 37-year old Michael Burham was sentenced Monday morning by Judge David Foley in Chautauqua County Court after he pled guilty to First … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, David Foley, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham

St. Susan Center To Remain At Gateway Center

March 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Susan Center will remain in the Gateway Center. The Center’s Board of Directors voted on the decision after “months of careful evaluation and financial analysis” to remain at its longtime home in the Gateway Center at 31 Water Street and to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cherie Rowland, Community Helping Hands, David Conklin, Gateway Center, Gateway Lofts, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Business College, Southern Tier Environments for Living, St. Susan Center, YWCA Jamestown

County Clerk: Mayville DMV Not Closing

March 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office says the Mayville DMV is not closing. The Clerk’s Office sent out a press release providing clarification following recent questions from residents regarding the status of the Mayville Department of Motor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Greg Carlson

State Legislators Calling For Increase In Highway Aid

March 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are calling for increased highway aid in the state budget to protect local roads and infrastructure. The state representatives, local highway superintendents and municipal leaders are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, David Babcock, George Borrello, New York State Budget, New York State CHIPS, town of Westfield

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