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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Wells Enterprises Completes New Chocolate Ingredient Manufacturing Unit

July 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wells Enterprises has completed a new chocolate ingredient manufacturing unit in Dunkirk. The facility, which is part of an ongoing $425 million investment, is the first of its kind within the United States ice cream manufacturing sector. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk, Wells Enterprises

Catholic Charities Appeal Falls Short Of Goal

July 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual fundraiser for the Catholic Charities of Buffalo fell short of its $8.5 million goal by 12.5%. Appeal officials announced that the 2025 Appeal raised a total of $7,442,384 since the appeal launched in January and concluded on June … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities Appeal, Steve Schumer

Infinity Student Art Show Opening Reception Tonight

July 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts annual juried Student Art Show has its opening reception tonight. The free reception takes place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Pearl City Clay House Gallery, located at 220 East Second Street. This year’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Pearl City Clay House

42nd Annual World Series Of Wheels This Saturday

July 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 42nd Annual World Series of Wheels will take place this Saturday at Bergman Park. The World Series of Cars was started in 1984 as a way to help defray the expense of hosting a Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown and was one of the premier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series, Babe Ruth World Series of Cars, Babe Ruth World Series of Wheels, Bergman Park

Willard, Allen Street Intersection Closed Due To Sinkhole

July 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists are advised that Allen Street just north of the Willard Street intersection is closed until further notice. The City of Jamestown said motorists should avoid the area and use alternate routes. According to posts on social media, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown

South Main Street In Brooklyn Square To Be Closed Starting July 28

July 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

  The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced a road closure that will be in effect Monday, July 28 through Sunday, August 3. Work on a significant District Heat main replacement project will be conducted in Brooklyn Square, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooklyn Square, District Heat, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

First Annual United Way Day Of Caring Set For August 15

July 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

People are invited to register for the United Way of Chautauqua County’s first ever Day of Caring. This one-day, countywide volunteering event on Friday, August 15 will benefit nonprofits and school districts and is being put on in partnership … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eric Rinaldo, Fidelis, Live CHQ, Refresco Beverages, United Way Day of Caring, United Way of Chautauqua County

Box Tree Moth Found In Chautauqua County

July 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension has announced that an invasive pest that severely damages and sometimes kills boxwood plants has been found in Chautauqua County. The Extension has received reports of Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Box Tree Moth, boxwood plant, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County

New Behavioral Health Suite Opens At TCC

July 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Waterfront Foundation and The Chautauqua Center have cut the ribbon on a new behavioral health suite. The new facility is located on the second floor of the organization’s Institute Street location in Jamestown. TWF officials also unveiled a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, Richard Forsberg, The Chautauqua Center, The Waterfront Foundation

Suicide Awareness Events Planned Ahead of Suicide Prevention Month

July 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Suicide awareness events have been scheduled as a lead up to Suicide Prevention Month in September. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County said these events include a Veterans Ride for Suicide Awareness on Saturday, August 16 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carri Raynor, National Suicide Prevention Month, Raynor Memorial Golf Tournament, Stomp Out the Stigma 5K, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, United for HOPE Walk Series

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