Chautauqua County has had ups and downs this past month with one down being another manufacturer announcing lay-offs. On the upside, the City of Jamestown and Village of Falconer have been awarded state funding. We talk about that with County … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – June 25, 2026
The James Prendergast Library will kick off their summer reading program at their annual community block party June 27, 2026. Library Assistant Director Jennifer Champ and Library Operations Coordinator Kristie Bemis provide all the details. … [Read more...]
Jeremy’s Belview Suffers Damage From Fire
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...]
City Of Jamestown Receives $1 Million In Brownfield Clean-Up Funding
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...]
James Prendergast Library Eliminates Late Fees For Overdue Materials
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...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Altercation At County Clerk’s Office
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...]
Unitarian Universalist Church Awards T. Richard Parker Award To Justin Hubbard
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...]
NYS Free Fishing Weekend Taking Place June 27-28
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...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – June 25, 2026
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...]
Mayor Ecklund Provides City Council Additional Information On DRI Award
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...]
