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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

WRFA Celebrates 21st Birthday With Fundraiser Concert On Sept. 13

September 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA will celebrate its 21st Birthday with a fundraising concert event this Saturday, September 13. WRFA General Manager Anthony Merchant said entertainment will include local bands Mister Green, The Hazy Rays, The Hallow Society, Tatum Erickson, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, Eggy Grumbleguts, Feverhawk, mister green, Tatum Erickson, The Hallow Society, The Hazy Rays

Pearl City Clay House ‘Clay and Play’ Open House This Saturday

September 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pearl City Clay House is hosting a “Clay & Play” open house this Saturday in downtown Jamestown. The free event begins at 12:00 p.m. and will offer a chance for visitors to experience the wide variety of classes, events, and walk-in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Pearl City Clay House

Master Gardeners Hosting ‘Evening In The Garden’ On Sept. 17

September 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Master Gardener volunteers will host their popular “Evening in the Garden” event on Wednesday, September 17. The free event will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the CCE-Chautauqua Demonstration Garden in Jamestown. Leading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Dan Stone

Smartphone Ban Going Well At Jamestown Schools

September 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The statewide ban on smartphones during the school day is going well in the Jamestown Public Schools district. Jamestown School Board ex-officio student member Hayden Langford said there were some initial delays the first day of school at the high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hayden Langford, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, smartphone ban

SUNY Fredonia Adjunct Teacher Jason Bussman Honored With SUNY Chancellor’s Award

September 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SUNY Fredonia adjunct English teacher Jason Bussman has been honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching. The Chancellor’s Award showcases SUNY’s dedication to quality education and the advancement of knowledge. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jason Bussman, SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence, SUNY Fredonia

Four Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled For September

September 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department, in partnership with the Chautauqua County Humane Society and the Towns of Ripley, French Creek, and Charlotte, will host four free rabies vaccination clinics this month. The clinics will take place on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Rabies Immunization Clinic, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, French Creek, Rabies, Rabies Clinic, rabies vaccination clinic, Ripley, Town of Charlotte

Unitarian Universalist Congregation To Offer Virtual Book Study On Social Change

September 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Starting in October, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown will offer a virtual book study on social change. UUCJ member and local public school teacher Emily Garrick will facilitate the discussions on the book “Social Change Now: A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Deepa Iyer, Emily Garrick, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Rep. Langworthy Proposes Bill To Prohibit States From Imposing Ban On Energy Sources

September 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy is drumming up support for his Energy Choice Act that would prohibit states from imposing bans on energy sources like natural gas and propane. Langworthy discussed the bill during a press conference in Mayville Friday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, Climate and Grid Security, Energy Choice Act, House Subcommittee on Energy, Jim Justice, Natural Gas, natural gas ban, Nick Langworthy

Tickets On Sale For 2025-26 Reg Lenna Center For The Arts Season

September 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' 2025/26 season of live events is now on sale. The season starts Saturday, September 20 with profiler Dr. Scott Bonn presenting Serial Killers. During the event, the renowned criminologist takes the audience inside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: America’s Got Talent, Chop and Steele, Found Footage Festival, Joe Pickett, Nick Prueher, Puppy Pals, Queen, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Scott Bonn, Serial Killers, Simon and Garfunkel Story, Sing a Long A Bohemian Rhapsody, The Vampire Circus, VCR Party, Wizards of Winter

Audubon Seeking Volunteers For Enchanted Forest Event

September 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is seeking volunteers for the center’s Enchanted Forest event in October. Audubon Volunteer Coordinator Sharon Tefft is looking for volunteers for the magical, non-scary event on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Enchanted Forest, Jessica Piskor, Sharon Tefft

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