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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

CLA Receives $3,500 Donation

May 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Association has recently received a $3,500 donation from the Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association. The contribution will support the CLA’s 2026 lake operations, including harvesting, debris removal, near-shore work and seasonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association

CHQ Professionals Group Hosting Coffee Meet-Up

May 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The CHQ Professionals Group is hosting its third coffee meetup of the season in Lily Dale. The meetups provide a free and inclusive space for professionals across Chautauqua County to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen community ties in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, CHQ Professionals Group

Jamestown BPU To Provide Community Fiber Update To City Council

May 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will receive an update from the Jamestown BPU on their Community Fiber program tonight. BPU officials will present during the full work session about the broadband fiber network roll out that is set to happen this summer. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, BPU Community Fiber, Community Development Block Grant, Gold Star Memorial Remembrance, HOME Program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Lake Erie New York Chapter 4 Blue Star Mothers, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Park

Jamestown School Board Approves Capital Project Agreement With BOCES

May 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a joint agreement between Jamestown Public Schools and Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES for a BOCES capital project. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the total project cost for BOCES is $49 million, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

Kennedy Man Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Materials Charges

May 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Kennedy man has been arrested on child sexual abuse materials charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies began an investigation in October 2025 about the possession and promotion of child sexual abuse materials in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua County State Supreme Court, child sexual abuse materials, Steven K. Smith, Town of Poland

JCC Presents Spring Concerts This Week

May 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Music Department is presenting two spring concerts this week. The 2026 Spring Concert series begins at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5. The program will feature a variety of selections in different styles performed by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Wen, Bill Eckstrom, Chris Wakefield, Jamestown Community College, Julie Costantini, Neil Flory

Prendergast Library Curiosity Club To Feature Upcycle CHQ For May

May 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

May’s Curiosity Club will feature UpcycleCHQ focusing on how communities can reduce waste and create more sustainable local systems. UpcycleCHQ is a community initiative by GreenClusta Technologies LLC that is focused on promoting reuse, repair, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Curiosity Club, GreenClusta Technologies LLC, James Prendergast Library, UpcycleCHQ

18th Annual Come To The Table Auction Set For May 14

May 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 18th Annual Come To The Table Auction is set for May 14. The event, organized by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), is an evening of impact, advocacy, and hope for children in foster care. It will take place starting at 5:00 p.m., … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CASA, Come to the Table Fundraiser, Court Appointed Special Advocates

Bush Industries Is Closing

May 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bush Industries, operating as eSolutions, is closing. The news was confirmed to employees during a meeting Thursday morning following days of rumors on social media. The closure will affect more than 230 employees. eSolutions Furniture Group, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bestar Inc., Bush Business Furniture, Bush Furniture, Bush Industries, Bush/eSolutions, eSolutions Furniture, Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., Superior Court of Québec

County Officials ‘Disheartened’ By Closure Of eSolution

May 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County officials are “disheartened” by the announcement that eSolutions is closing its town of Ellicott plant. County Executive PJ Wendel and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise sent out a joint statement saying, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush Industries, Bush/eSolutions, CCIDA, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Empire State Development, eSolutions Furniture, Insyte Consulting, Mark Geise, Mason Industrial Park, PJ Wendel, Town of Ellicott, Upstate Capital Association of NY

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