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Jeremy’s Belview Suffers Damage From Fire

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jeremy’s Belview restaurant in Jamestown suffered damage from a kitchen fire Wednesday night. Jamestown Fire said multiple people called 911 around 10:30 p.m. to report smoke coming from the Foote Avenue building . Fire crews observed fire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Fire Department, Jeremy’s Belview

City Of Jamestown Receives $1 Million In Brownfield Clean-Up Funding

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving $1 million for brownfield clean-up from the federal government. The money is coming from the Infrastructure & Jobs Act and is being allocated through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield, Chadakoin River, Chuck Schumer, City of Jamestown, Crawford Furniture, EPA Brownfields Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Kirsten Gillibrand

James Prendergast Library Eliminates Late Fees For Overdue Materials

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library no longer charges late fees for overdue materials. Assistant Library Director Jennifer Champ said the new policy went into effect earlier this year, “That doesn't mean that you can't return books. You still need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Jennifer Champ

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Altercation At County Clerk’s Office

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an altercation that happened at the Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office Thursday. A media release sent out from County Government stated a self-described First Amendment auditor visiting the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office

Unitarian Universalist Church Awards T. Richard Parker Award To Justin Hubbard

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown has awarded Justin Hubbard the 2026 T. Richard Parker Award for Social Justice. Board President David Winner made the presentation for Hubbard’s founding and leadership of the Jamestown Justice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Civic Education Teacher Award, David Winner, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Justin Hubbard, T. Richard Parker Award for Social Justice, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

NYS Free Fishing Weekend Taking Place June 27-28

June 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Free Fishing Weekend in New York State takes place this June 27 and June 28. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton said this weekend is part of six designated Free Fishing Days that take place each year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, Free Fishing Day, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU JUN … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: acoustic, arts, entertainment, guitar, Live Music, local music, rock, rock and roll, rundown

Mayor Ecklund Provides City Council Additional Information On DRI Award

June 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has provided City Council with additional information about the DRI award. The City of Jamestown has been awarded $10 million from the State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This is the second time the City has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Economic State Development, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Mark Roetzer, New York Department of State, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Tony Dolce

Grant Applications For Bed Tax Funding Will Be Accepted Starting July 1

June 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The application period for applying for County Bed Tax funding opens July 1. Organizations, municipalities, businesses, and entrepreneurs will be able to apply for Chautauqua County's 2027 Tourism Product Development Grant Program. The funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bed tax, Bed Tax Grants, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, Occupancy Tax, Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program

Harmful Algal Bloom Has Closed Long Point State Park Beach

June 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Harmful Algal Bloom has closed the beach at Long Point State Park. State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation said that State Park beaches are closed when there is a known or anticipated risk to public health or safety. Beach signs will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harmful Algal Blooms, Long Point State Park, New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation, Recreation, State Parks

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