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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Southwestern Central School District Clarifying Tax Bill Issues

September 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Southwestern Central School District is clarifying tax bill issues for residents. The district recently mailed school tax bills, which most residents have already received. Unfortunately, due to a post office error, incorrect bills that were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Southwestern Central School District

Wegmans Recalls Canned Fruit Over Lead Levels

September 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wegmans had recalled some canned fruit due to lead levels. Pacific Coast Producers is recalling specific lots of three varieties of Wegmans brand canned fruit due to lead levels being above regulatory guidance. The products in the recall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lead, recall, Wegmans

Salvation Army Anew Center To Hold Annual Healthy Relationship Conference

September 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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The Salvation Army Anew Center will hold their annual Healthy Relationship Conference this Wednesday. The free event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Jamestown Community College’s Carnahan Center. The keynote speaker will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Leanna Luka, Salvation Army Anew Center

Cornell Co-Op Ext. Names Eliza Hensel As Natural Resources Educator

September 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced that Eliza Hensel has been named their new Natural Resources Educator. CCE Chautauqua has been undergoing an internal capacity study which has led to innovative growth and positive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Eliza Hensel

Jamestown Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Man With Crossbow

September 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly killing another Jamestown man with a crossbow. Jamestown Police responded to 314 West Fourth Street just before 5:00 a.m. Friday, September 12 for a suspicious situation. Officers found 62-year old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Nelson, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Police Department, Michael Jaeckle, Murder Investigation

Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Area Variances For Spring Street Housing Project

September 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the area variances needed for a new housing project on Spring Street. The Blooming Gardens Project by CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments For Living (STEL) initially included seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blooming Gardens Project, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Crystal Surdyk, Ellen Ditonto, infill housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Kasie Foulk, Matt Long, Pilot Residential Districts, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc, Spring Street

Live True Crime Show ‘Serial Killers’ Comes To The Reg On Saturday

September 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A criminologist will present the live true crime show "Serial Killers" at Reg Lenna this Saturday. Renowned criminologist, Dr. Scott Bonn, will take audiences inside the minds of the world's most savage and prolific murderers in Serial Killers - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Doctor Scott Bonn, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Scott Bonn, Serial Killers

Youth-Only Pheasant Hunting Weekend In WNY Set For Oct. 11-2

September 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A special youth-only pheasant hunting weekend will be held in Western New York on October 11 through 12. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the DEC pheasant propagation program supplies over 50,000 adult pheasants to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegany State Park, DEC Reynolds Game Farm, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, pheasant, youth hunting

Traffic Notice: Prendergast Ave. Closed Monday Between 2nd and 3rd Streets

September 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Traffic notice: The City of Jamestown has announced that Prendergast Avenue will be closed from Second Street to Third Street from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown

County IDA Approves Tax Incentives For Maplevale Farms To Relocate To Mina

September 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved tax incentives for Maplevale Farms to relocate their operations from the town of Ellicott to Findley Lake. Maplevale Farms will be building a 150,000 square foot refrigerated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Keith Rogers, Maplevale Farms, Mark Geise

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