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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Humane Society’s Meowsquerade Ball Returns Oct. 24

October 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Meowsquerade Ball returns this October 24. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 24 at the DoubleTree Jamestown. This year’s theme is a 1990s Halloween. It will include a full sit down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Meowsquerade Ball

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics Set For Gerry, Sherman, Jamestown

October 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three free rabies vaccination clinics will be held over the next several weeks in the towns of Gerry and Sherman as well as the City of Jamestown. The clinics by the Chautauqua County Health Department will take place on the following … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, New York State Public Health Law, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic, Town of Gerry, Town of Sherman

Jamestown Post-Journal: Legislator Vince DeJoy Moving To North Carolina

October 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal reports that Jamestown County Legislator and Dunkirk Director of Planning and Development Vince DeJoy has moved out of district to North Carolina. The PJ reports that DeJoy announced Tuesday that he is leaving the City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, City of Dunkirk, Vince DeJoy

Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet Expo To Take Place Oct. 17

October 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold its Annual Pet Expo this Saturday at the Northwest Arena. The event is built for families, animal lovers, and anyone who wants to support the work of the Chautauqua County Humane Society. It will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Northwest Arena, Pet Expo

130 College, University Application Fees Waived For High School Seniors Until November

October 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

College application fees at more than 130 colleges and universities are being waived for high school seniors in New York State. The 2026 College Application Initiative (CAI) encourages high school seniors, particularly those from low-income … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: College Application Initiative, CUNY, SUNY

Exhibit Commemorating 75th Anniversary of Flight 44-2 In Cattaraugus Opens At Lucile M. Wright Air Museum Oct. 17

October 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An exhibit to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of an airplane crash in Cattaraugus County opens this Saturday. On a foggy December night in 1951, a large passenger airplane crashed into a mountain ridge in Cattaraugus County killing 26 people. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Continental Charters Flight 44-2, Ironwood Studios, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Stacey Mrva, Tim Lake

Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Rally, Street Protest Oct. 17

October 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold a rally and street protest this Saturday in Dow Park. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is part of No Kings activities happening nationwide ahead of the November Midterms. For more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Justice Coalition

CHQ Transit Holding ‘Fill The Bus’ Food Drive Starting Oct. 15

October 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Transit is holding a “Fill the Bus” food drive starting October 15 to benefit local food pantries this Thanksgiving. Riders can drop off a non-perishable food item on any CHQ Transit bus to receive a $1 coupon off their next ticket. One coupon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Transit, Ethan Luce, Fill The Bus Food Drive

Everwild Land Trust Receives State Funding For Loomis Goose Creek Preserve Project

October 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Everwild Land Trust has received state funding for a project on the Loomis Goose Creek Preserve. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded $2.7 million to 45 not for profit land trusts across the state. Everwild is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, Conservation Partnership Program, Environmental Protection Fund, Everwild Land Trust, Loomis Goose Creek Preserve, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Community Inclusion Board Names Christine Schuyler As New CEO

October 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Community Inclusion, Inc., a new primary care and dental care provider; has announced its new CEO. The independent not-for-profit organization’s Board of Directors has selected Christine Schuyler to serve as its CEO/Executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, Community Inclusion Inc., The Resource Center, Todd Jacobson, UPMC Chautauqua

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