Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, … Read More +
Local News

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Infant’s Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in the death of an infant in 2024. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 28-year old … Read More +

One Person Injured In Crescent Street Fire
One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire on Crescent Street Sunday night. Interim Jamestown Fire Chief Ryan Roush … Read More +

Four New Legislators Have Taken Their Seats On The County Legislature
Four new legislators took their seats on the Chautauqua County Legislature during a reorganizational meeting January 2. Jamestown Democrat Vince … Read More +

Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore Has Died
Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore has died. According to an obituary provided by the Jordan Funeral Home in Sinclairville, Barmore died … Read More +

Jamestown City Council Inauguration Tonight
Democrats will take over leading Jamestown City Council as four new members are officially inaugurated tonight. The ceremony will take place at … Read More +
Audio on Demand

[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 111 – December 29, 2025
Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he … Read More +

[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 110 – December 22, 2025
Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he … Read More +

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – January 04, 2026
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd … Read More +

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – December 28, 2025
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd … Read More +

[LISTEN] Lake Shore Center for the Arts Songwriters Circle Series Highlights – December 2025
WRFA is proud to team up with the Lake Shore Center for the Arts to bring you the highlights from … Read More +

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center – January 1, 2026
The Robert H. Jackson Center is recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials as well as … Read More +
Local Arts & Entertainment

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – December 18, 2025
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 … Read More +


