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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Three Companies Awarded Funding To Bring Affordable, High Speed Internet To Chautauqua County

April 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three companies have been awarded a total $48.7 million to bring affordable, high speed internet to areas that include Chautauqua County. The funding is part of the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program that targets the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Broadband Act, broadband, Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, Fidium Enterprise Services Inc., New York State ConnectALL Office, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Spectrum Northeast LLC

Jamestown Man Arrested On Rape Charges

April 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested on rape charges. Jamestown Police said officers took complaints from two victims who alleged that 38-year old Shaun Clutter had sexually assaulted them last week. JPD said one of the victims has an active order of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Rape, Shaun Clutter

NYS Awards Jamestown BPU $6.6 Million To Increase Electric Capacity In Mason Industrial Park

April 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has been awarded $6.6 million from New York State for a project to support more electrical use in the Mason Industrial Park. The funding is through the Empire State Development’s Promote Opportunity with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Electrovaya, Empire State Development, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, Mason Industrial Park, POWER UP Program, Promote Opportunity with Electric Readiness for Underdeveloped Properties program, shovel ready site

BPU Spring Flushing Begins May 1

April 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division has announced its Spring Flushing schedule. The Village of Falconer “pre-flush” begins at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, affecting the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The complete … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Division, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Water Flushing

United Way Announces New Director Of Finance And Administration

April 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County has announced the addition of Michael Krepps as the agency’s new Director of Finance & Administration. With a background in administration, fundraising, and data management, Krepps brings more than 15 years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Michael Krepps, United Way of Chautauqua County

City Council To Vote On Issuing Bond For Cassadaga Water Pump Station Project

April 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on issuing a bond for work to be done to the Cassadaga Pump Station. The resolution under new business requests the city issue Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1.5 million at prevailing interest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appalachian Regional Commission, Cassadaga Pump Station, Cassadaga Water Pump Station project, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project, El Greco Woodworking, Empire State Development, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kris Sellstrom, Mark Tabone, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, Southern Tier West, Wendel Engineering

Chautauqua County Soil & Water Receive More Than $300,000 For Water Quality Improvements

April 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has received more than $300,000 in state funding to protect water quality and the long-term health of local waterways. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced that $2 million is being awarded to 26 projects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Canadaway Creek, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Crooked Brook, Ecosystem Based Management Program, New York State Agriculture and Markets, Richard Ball, Slippery Rock Creek, Tupper Creek, Walnut Creek

TRC Direct Support Professional Robin Kestler Recognized By ANCOR

April 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Direct Support Professional at The Resource Center has been recognized by a national association. ANCOR, a national association for community-based disability service providers, has announced that Robin Kestler has been named the recipient of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ANCOR, Denise Jones, Robin Kestler, The Resource Center

Registration Open For ‘I Love My Park Day’ On May 2

April 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Registration is open for the 15th annual I Love My Park Day on Saturday, May 2. The event, a partnership between Parks & Trails New York, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I Love My Park Day, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of Parks, Parks and Trails New York, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Jamestown Police Investigating Two Shootings

April 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are investigating two shootings that happened near downtown Wednesday night. JPD said that officers were called around 9:40 p.m. to an area near East Eighth and Fulton Streets for a report of a shooting. Officers found an 18-year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Shooting Incident

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