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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Third Thursday To Feature Charity Nuse

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This year’s final Third Thursday will feature Jamestown’s Charity Nuse tonight. Nuse and her band will perform Charity’s solo tunes, Big Leg Emma favorites and more. Adrianna Noone of Rochester also will be performing. She has twice performed with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adrianna Noone, Charity Nuse, Third Thursday

Reg Lenna Giving Chance To Win Movie Passes For Filling Out Survey

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center For the Arts is giving the chance to win two movie passes for people who fill out the organization’s community survey. To enter the giveaway, you must follow the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Facebook page, like and share the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Robert H. Jackson Center Celebrating Constitution Day Sept. 19

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will celebrate Constitution Day this Friday. The event takes places at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19 and will feature author Dr. Lindsey Cormack discussing her book, “How To Raise A Citizen.” Cormack is also the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Constitution Day, Lindsey Cormack, Robert H. Jackson Center, Stevens Institute of Technology

Audubon Fall Birdseed Sale Order Deadline Is Sept. 28

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Sunday, September 28 is the deadline for orders from the Audubon Community Nature Center’s (ACNC) Fall Birdseed Sale. The most popular seeds and mixes are available for people to stock up on at 10–20% off Audubon’s regular birdseed … [Read more...]

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

Gov. Hochul Meets With Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials On Standing Against Political Violence

September 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul held a meeting Monday with a bipartisan group of elected leaders on standing against political violence. The group received a briefing from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services about the correlation of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charlie Kirk, Jackie Bray, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign With A Goal of $1.7 Million

September 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County has kicked off its 2025 Fundraising Campaign with a goal of raising $1.7 million. This year’s Campaign Co-Chairs are former State Assemblyman Andy Goodell and his wife, Lisa Goodell, who is the former Executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Chautauqua Blind Association, Lisa Goodell, Nick Dean, United Way of Chautauqua County

Jim Bickhart Named 2025 Recipient Of Joseph H. Mason Award

September 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

United Way of Chautauqua County has announced that the late James S. “Jim” Bickhart of Dunkirk has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Joseph H. Mason Award. Presented annually by United Way, the Joseph H. Mason Award is a recognition of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jim Bickhart, Joseph H. Mason Award, United Way of Chautauqua County

Babe Ruth 13 Year Old World Series To Return To Jamestown In 2026

September 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old World Series will return to Jamestown for a second year in a row in 2026. The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series announced they will host the World Series on August 15 through 22, 2026, at Russell E. Diethrick Stadium. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series, Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium

Jamestown Public Schools Facing Challenges In Hiring Teachers

September 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools District is facing challenges in hiring teachers. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are specific areas that are harder to hire for than others including English at the high school level, mathematics, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

Jamestown Youth Arrested For Making Threats

September 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown youth has been arrested for making a terroristic threat in the town of Ellicott. Ellicott Police responded to Falconer Central Schools on September 9 where it was alleged that a juvenile under the age of 18 had made threats to harm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellicott Police Department, Falconer Central School District, Town of Ellicott

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