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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Fiber-Optic Line Installation Starting Soon For BPU Fiber Project

May 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Contractors will soon begin installing fiber-optic lines from the street to homes for the Jamestown BPU Fiber project. The installation of the lines to the exterior of homes will happen in the Board of Public Utilities’ electric territory where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Community Fiber, Fiber Spark, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, Sumo Fiber

25th Annual Workers Memorial Service Set For May 2

May 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 25th Annual Workers Memorial Service will take place May 2. The Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee organizes the event to honor the lives of workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job while providing a solemn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee, Erlandson Overview Park, Workers Memorial Service

JCC Hosting Acclaimed Saxophonist For Three-Day Residency

May 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will be hosting acclaimed saxophonist Dr. Andy Wen for a three-day residency. The Jamestown Campus residency begins Sunday, May 3, when Wen joins the JCC Music Faculty Recital at 3:00 p.m. in Sheldon Center room … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Wen, Jamestown Community College, Neil Flory

Jamestown Public Schools Continuing To Implement Safety & Security Committee Recommendations

April 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools is continuing to implement recommendations made by the Safety & Security Committee. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there were a number of recommendations made in 2023 that have been implemented or will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Safety and Security Committee, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

CCIDA Board Approves Tax Payment Agreement To Free Up Marketing, Capital Project Funds For Wicked Warren’s

April 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved a change to Wicked Warren’s tax payments agreement in order to free up money for capital projects. IDA Chief Financial Officer Shelby Bilskie said Wicked Jimmy’s LLC, which is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Mark Geise, Shelby Bilskie, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Retool’26 Keynote Speakers Announced

April 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three keynote speakers for the Retool’26 Conference have been announced. The one-day conference is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. It will feature nationally recognized speakers and panelists, all focused on Energy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cummins Inc., Ellen Ditonto, Erie County Wastewater Division, Hassan Obeid, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jon M. Williams, ReTool Conference, Retool WNY Initiative, Sean Ewart, Viridi Parente

JCC Student Showcase Celebration May 1

April 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host its 2026 Student Showcase Celebration this Friday. The free event highlights student achievement across a wide range of disciplines.It is open to the public. The showcase will take place in two parts. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Jamestown BPU Building Solar Array On Top Of Northwest Arena

April 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be building a solar array on top of the Northwest Arena. The BPU Board approved a resolution to have Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc. to build the 52,000 square foot solar photovoltaic facility for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown Community College, Kris Sellstrom, LM6000 Gas Turbine, Northwest Arena, Solar Energy, Solar Liberty, Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc.

CCIDA Approves $150,000 Loan For 137 Water Street Brewing

April 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A future brewery on Water Street in the City of Jamestown has been approved a $150,000 loan by the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board. 137 Water Street Brewing LLC would use $115,000 of the loan for machinery and equipment with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission

CHRIC, Jamestown Receive $1.7 Million Total To Rehab Vacant Apartments

April 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHRIC and the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $1.3 million to rehabilitate vacant apartments. The funding is through New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The Vacant Rental Program was created as part of the 2025 State Budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, City of Jamestown, New York State Budget, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Vacant Rental Program

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