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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Pearl City Lofts Receive Site Plan Approval By Planning Commission

October 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A new apartment building has been given site plan approval by the Jamestown Planning Commission. The Pearl City Lofts will be located at 16 Scott Street and will involve the renovation of the former Westburgh Electric building into 14 market rate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Don Harrington, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jonathan Dubinski, Pearl City Lofts, Westburgh Electric

Early Voting Starts Sat. Oct. 25

October 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Early voting in Chautauqua County starts this Saturday, October 25. Locations where early voting is taking place include the Mayville Board of Elections office, the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Chautauqua Mall, Early Voting, Robert H. Jackson Center

Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara Archives Donated To National Comedy Center

October 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The career archives of legendary comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara has been donated to the National Comedy Center. Donated by Ben Stiller and the Stiller family, the archive spans more than five decades of creative collaboration, documenting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Meara, Ben Stiller, Jerry Stiller, National Comedy Center

‘Bright Room Called Day’ To Be Presented By Madness Most Discrete Theatre

October 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Madness Most Discreet will stage a reading of Tony Kushner’s “A Bright Room Called Day” at the Robert H. Jackson Center this Friday. The free event takes place at 6:00 p.m. in the Cappa Theatre. The reading will be followed by a panel discussion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Justice Coalition, Madness Most Discreet, Robert H. Jackson Center, Tony Kushner

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Sat. Oct. 25

October 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, October 25. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s prescription take back day is to encourage Americans to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alstar Ambulance Services, Drug Enforcement Agency, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, The Chautauqua Center

Jamestown Police, Fire Present Budgets

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Increase in animal control costs and the loss of federal funding for equipment are two issues for Jamestown Police and Fire Departments’ 2026 budget. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson told City Council members Monday night at his budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Kim Ecklund, Nick Langworthy, Pick of the Litter, Ryan Rousch, Tim Jackson

Westfield Man Arrested For Possession, Promotion Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Westfield man has been arrested for possession and promotion of child sexual abuse materials. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation in March 2025 into the promotion of possession of internet based child sexual abuse … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, child sexual abuse materials, Nicholas Neal, State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County, town of Westfield

Officials Gather In Recognition Of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local health officials gathered at Jamestown City Hall Monday in recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The week is being observed October 19 through 25, 2025. Dr. Paul Robbins spoke at the event, saying, “There is no safe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Lacey Wilson, Lead, Lead Poisoning, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Paul Robbins, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Jamestown Area Community Orchestra Fall Concert Set For Oct. 26

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will present their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 26. The concert will take place at 4:00 p.m. at First Covenant Church in downtown Jamestown. Conducted by John Cross, the orchestra's selections include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area Community Orchestra, John Cross

County Health Dept., Town Of Gerry, City Of Jamestown Holding Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department, in partnership with the Town of Gerry and City of Jamestown, will host two free rabies vaccination clinics to help protect dogs, cats, and ferrets in the community. Clinics will take place on the following … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic, Town of Gerry

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