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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

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

Tracy Gates Appointed President of UPMC Chautauqua

September 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Tracy Gates has been appointed the new president at UPMC Chautauqua. The appointment was effective September 8. Gates replaces Brian Durniok who remains the president of UPMC Hamot and market president of UPMC Northwest Pennsylvania and Western … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Durniok, Tracy Gates, UPMC Chautauqua, UPMC Hamot

United For HOPE Walk Taking Place In Ellery Saturday

September 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The first-ever United for HOPE Walk Series is taking place during the month of September to bring attention to suicide prevention and promote mental wellness across the Southern Tier. The series includes community walks held in Allegany, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United for HOPE Walk Series

Bemus Point’s Fall Fest Runs Sept 12-14

September 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bemus Point’s Fall Fest is taking place this weekend Activities start today with the Fall Fest Street Market that will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will feature more than 70 vendors over the weekend, and many attending today. Local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Fall Fest

The Relief Zone’s Annual Pig Roast This Sunday

September 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Relief Zone fundraising committee is holding its 19th Annual Pig Roast this Sunday. The pig roast will take place at 5 Frew Run Street from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until food is gone. You can buy tickets at the door for $12 for a pulled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: The Relief Zone

Absolute Of Westfield Closing, Affects 93 Jobs

September 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

93 workers will lose their jobs when Absolute of Westfield closes its doors. The nursing home started announcing in late August to families of residents that they would be closing. County Executive PJ Wendel said he’s talked to the State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absolute of Westfield, George Borrello, New York State Department of Health, PJ Wendel, WARN notice

Landlord Facing Hefty Housing Code Violation Fines Is Cooperating With City of Jamestown

September 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A landlord facing hefty fines for housing code violations is cooperating with the City of Jamestown as the Department of Development works to bring other landlords into compliance. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk informed the City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Jarrett, City Council Housing Committee, Crystal Surdyk, Housing Court, Jamestown Department of Development

Chautauqua County Hosting 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony In Mayville Today

September 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will hold a ceremony at noon today to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The event will take place outside the Chautauqua County Courthouse, located at 1 North Erie Street in Mayville. Hosted in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 9/11 Memorial, September 11

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