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 JUL … [Read more...]
UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes In Northern Chautauqua County
A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested Following Standoff On Eastside
A Jamestown man was arrested following a standoff on eastside of Jamestown. Jamestown Police report they responded to a home on the eastside just before 3:30 Wednesday to assist Probation Officers conducting a home check. Police say 43-year old … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Member Calling For More Enforcement Against Illegal Fireworks Sales
A Jamestown City Council member is requesting more enforcement when it comes to illegal fireworks sales in the city. Public Safety Committee chair and Council member at large Jeff Russell said he had been contacted by a Jamestown Police Lieutenant … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities Appeal Raises $8 Million, Falls Short of Goal
Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith announced the annual Appeal raised just over $8 million this year. This is short of the agency's $9.5 million goal. The appeal launched in January and concluded on June 30. Catholic … [Read more...]
Free Jamestown Tarp Skunks Game Honoring First Responders Tonight
Tonight's Jamestown Tarp Skunks game is a free game that will also recognize first responders. Live CHQ, Chautauqua County’s talent attraction and retention initiative, is presenting tonight's game at 6:30 p.m. between the Tarp Skunks and the … [Read more...]
Flooring Issue Adds $400,000 to Jamestown High School Capital Project
A flooring issue in Jamestown High School has led to the need to spend an additional $400,000 on the capital project. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there was a discrepancy between the architectural drawings from the 1930s and what … [Read more...]
Jamestown Looks To Make Pilot Food Truck Program Permanent
The City of Jamestown is looking to make a pilot program for permitting food trucks in the city permanent. The food truck pilot had been initially approved by Jamestown City Council in 2020. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, speaking to … [Read more...]
Comedian Lewis Black Coming To Jamestown On Final Tour
Comedian Lewis Black will perform in Jamestown as part of his final tour. The National Comedy Center announced that it will present Lewis Black for a stand-up show on Friday, September 6 as part of the two-time Grammy Award-winning comedian’s … [Read more...]
Plastic Toiletry Bottles To Be Banned in NYS Hotels
Plastic toiletry bottles will be banned in New York State hotels starting in 2025. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said that starting January 1, 2025, any New York hotel with 50 rooms or more will no longer be allowed to provide … [Read more...]
