WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 25, 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 email to [email protected]. THU SEP 25…

Proposed 2026 County Budget Totals $309.7 Million, Reduces Taxes By 54 Cents The proposed 2026 budget for Chautauqua County totals $309.7 million and would reduce taxes by 54-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel said one of the biggest challenges in developing the budget continues to be unfunded…

NYS Police Arrest Man Wanted For Vermont Murder In Chautauqua County New York State Police arrested a Michigan man wanted for murder in Vermont during a traffic stop in Chautauqua County. Troopers pulled over a car driven by 25-year old Terrene Biggs of Warren, Michigan for speeding on I-90 in the…

Jamestown School Board Approves New Contract With Jamestown Teachers’ Association A new contract has been approved between Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers' Association. The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the contract that runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. It…

Dunkirk Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Labor Trafficking, Kidnapping A Dunkirk man will spend 30 years in prison for labor trafficking and kidnapping. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo said 34-year old Augusto Mateo Francisco was convicted of two counts of forced labor and one count of transportation…

Stomp Out The Stigma 5K To Take Place Sept. 27 At Jamestown Airport The Stomp Out The Stigma 5K will take place this Saturday at the Jamestown Airport. This first-of-its-kind event to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention will feature a run/walk that takes place directly on the…

Sinclairville Woman Arrested In Shooting A Sinclairville woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting another person, causing non-life threatening injuries. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police responded to a house on Old Chautauqua Road in the town of Gerry around…

Residents Bring Quality Of Life Concerns To City Council Committees Residents brought quality of life concerns to Jamestown City Council members Monday night. Three women from the Lincoln Street and East Seventh Street area spoke before both the Housing and Public Safety Committees about their…

Friends Of The Chautauqua County Greenways Holding Informational Meeting A public meeting will be held to give an update on various trail and waterway development projects in Chautauqua County Friends of the Chautauqua County Greenways, in cooperation with the Chautauqua County Partnership for…

Art In Recovery Exhibit To Be Shown At St. Luke’s Church The Art in Recovery Exhibit will open at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church this Friday. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is presenting the exhibit that will open at 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 26 in the Church Undercroft. The…

Sept. 27 Is A Free Fishing Day In NYS This Saturday will be a Free Fishing Day in New York State. The annual Free Fishing Day on September 27 coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, which was designated by Congress in 1972. The day helps encourage people to experience, understand, and…

[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 96 – September 15, 2025 Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he has successfully guided thousands of fishing clients and their families on Chautauqua Lake to their fishing trip of a lifetime. As a hunting…

Case Against Dunkirk Legislator For Election Law Violations Adjourned The case against Dunkirk County Legislator Marcus Buchanan that alleged he violated Election Law is being adjourned with charges to be dismissed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said in a release that he has…

JLDC Approves Two Loans At Monthly Meeting The Jamestown Local Development Corporation approved two loans to local businesses at its monthly meeting. AKS Sign Designs was approved for a $75,000 loan for 10 years at 4% interest. Owner Alex Sullivan said the money will be used to help relocate the…

Three ISPs Awarded More Than $52.9 Million To Bring Internet To Chautauqua County, Other Areas Of NYS Three internet service providers have been awarded more than $52.9 million to help bring internet service to Chautauqua County and other areas of New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced…

Sprout Film Festival Comes To The Reg Sept. 24 The Sprout Film Festival will be held at the Reg Lenna this Wednesday, September 24. The free festival takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts at 116 East Third Street in Jamestown. The Sprout Film Festival features short movies…

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – September 21, 2025 Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9…

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – 10,000 Maniacs: The Wishing Chair 40th Anniversary Interview – September 19, 2025 Dennis Drew, John Lombardo, Jerry Augustyniak and Steve Gustafson of the 10,000 Maniacs joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the making of the bands 1985 major label debut The Wishing…

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Two Women Whose Bodies Were Found In Chautauqua County A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to killing two women whose bodies were then found in Chautauqua County. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced that 62-year old Richard Fox pleaded guilty…

Student Found With Pocketknife Outside JPS Building Thursday A student was found with a pocketknife outside one of the Jamestown Public School buildings before school began Thursday morning. Jamestown Public Schools posted a notice online saying they had received a report of a safety concern…

City Council To Review Resolutions Regarding Spring, Cherry Street Garages Jamestown City Council members will review at their work session two resolutions regarding two of the city’s downtown parking garages. According to the staff report, the City of Jamestown sent out request for proposals…

Planning Commission Approves Three Projects In Waterfront Development Overlay District The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved three projects that are in the Waterfront Development Overlay District by the Chadakoin River. City Principal Planner Jason Kulaszewski said the projects had…

Jamestown Community College Hosting Community Events Sept. 24 Jamestown Community College will host three community events this Wednesday.. The events kick off at noon, September 24, in the Student Union at the Hamilton Collegiate Center with Tie-Dye for Hope. Attendees can meet with community…

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Amy Rohler – September 18, 2025 The United Way of Chautauqua County has kicked off its annual campaign to raise $1.7 million for 46 programs across 38 agencies. Executive Director Amy Rohler tells us more.

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Domestic Violence Awareness Month – September 18, 2025 WRFARadio · Community Matters - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - September 18, 2025 There are a number of activities taking place during the month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness month. We hear more…

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chuck Schumer – September 18, 2025 U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is demanding action to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that are set to expire this month that he says will raise healthcare costs for thousands of New Yorkers.

Healthcare Premiums Could Rise 38% A Month In NYS If Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Not Extended Residents in New York State could see healthcare premiums go up an average of 38% a month if Congress does not extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire this month. U.S. Senator…

Jamestown Public Schools Notifies Parents That Some Drinking Water Fixtures Exceed Lead Requirement Levels Jamestown Public Schools has notified parents that 143 drinking water fixtures in school buildings have exceeded state requirements for lead levels. In a statement released by the district,…

Chautauqua Institution Announces Financial Reset Chautauqua Institution has announced an organizational restructuring. Interim CEO Kyle Keogh said the changes include adjustments to staffing and operational budgets, “We calculated that we needed about a 20% cut to make sure that our expenses were…

Jamestown High School Marching Band Hosting Fall Festival Of Bands Saturday The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 46th Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday. The program will take place at 11:45 a.m. at Strider Field. The JHS Marching Band will perform their 2025 show “Time…

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 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 email to [email protected]. THU SEP 18…

Sen. Borrello Proposes Legislation To Crack Down On License Plate Fraud State Senator George Borrello has announced legislation to crack down on license plate fraud. Borrello said, “License plate fraud is not a victimless crime. I’ve spoken with constituents who have had their credit ruined, been…

Southern Tier West Receives $210,000 Grant Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced a $210,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board. The investment will support the development and…

Third Thursday To Feature Charity Nuse This year’s final Third Thursday will feature Jamestown’s Charity Nuse tonight. Nuse and her band will perform Charity’s solo tunes, Big Leg Emma favorites and more. Adrianna Noone of Rochester also will be performing. She has twice performed with music star…

Reg Lenna Giving Chance To Win Movie Passes For Filling Out Survey The Reg Lenna Center For the Arts is giving the chance to win two movie passes for people who fill out the organization’s community survey. To enter the giveaway, you must follow the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Facebook page,…

Robert H. Jackson Center Celebrating Constitution Day Sept. 19 The Robert H. Jackson Center will celebrate Constitution Day this Friday. The event takes places at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19 and will feature author Dr. Lindsey Cormack discussing her book, “How To Raise A Citizen.” Cormack is…

Audubon Fall Birdseed Sale Order Deadline Is Sept. 28 Sunday, September 28 is the deadline for orders from the Audubon Community Nature Center’s (ACNC) Fall Birdseed Sale. The most popular seeds and mixes are available for people to stock up on at 10–20% off Audubon’s regular birdseed prices.…

Gov. Hochul Meets With Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials On Standing Against Political Violence Governor Kathy Hochul held a meeting Monday with a bipartisan group of elected leaders on standing against political violence. The group received a briefing from the Division of Homeland Security…

United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign With A Goal of $1.7 Million The United Way of Chautauqua County has kicked off its 2025 Fundraising Campaign with a goal of raising $1.7 million. This year’s Campaign Co-Chairs are former State Assemblyman Andy Goodell and his wife, Lisa Goodell, who is the…

Jim Bickhart Named 2025 Recipient Of Joseph H. Mason Award United Way of Chautauqua County has announced that the late James S. “Jim” Bickhart of Dunkirk has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Joseph H. Mason Award. Presented annually by United Way, the Joseph H. Mason Award is a…

[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 95 – September 08, 2025 Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he has successfully guided thousands of fishing clients and their families on Chautauqua Lake to their fishing trip of a lifetime. As a hunting…

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – September 14, 2025 Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9…

Babe Ruth 13 Year Old World Series To Return To Jamestown In 2026 The Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old World Series will return to Jamestown for a second year in a row in 2026. The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series announced they will host the World Series on August 15 through 22, 2026, at Russell E.…

Jamestown Public Schools Facing Challenges In Hiring Teachers The Jamestown Public Schools District is facing challenges in hiring teachers. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are specific areas that are harder to hire for than others including English at the high school level,…

Jamestown Youth Arrested For Making Threats A Jamestown youth has been arrested for making a terroristic threat in the town of Ellicott. Ellicott Police responded to Falconer Central Schools on September 9 where it was alleged that a juvenile under the age of 18 had made threats to harm others.…

Southwestern Central School District Clarifying Tax Bill Issues Southwestern Central School District is clarifying tax bill issues for residents. The district recently mailed school tax bills, which most residents have already received. Unfortunately, due to a post office error, incorrect bills…

Wegmans Recalls Canned Fruit Over Lead Levels Wegmans had recalled some canned fruit due to lead levels. Pacific Coast Producers is recalling specific lots of three varieties of Wegmans brand canned fruit due to lead levels being above regulatory guidance. The products in the recall include:…

Salvation Army Anew Center To Hold Annual Healthy Relationship Conference The Salvation Army Anew Center will hold their annual Healthy Relationship Conference this Wednesday. The free event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Jamestown Community College’s Carnahan Center. The keynote…

Cornell Co-Op Ext. Names Eliza Hensel As Natural Resources Educator Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced that Eliza Hensel has been named their new Natural Resources Educator. CCE Chautauqua has been undergoing an internal capacity study which has led to innovative…

Jamestown Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Man With Crossbow A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly killing another Jamestown man with a crossbow. Jamestown Police responded to 314 West Fourth Street just before 5:00 a.m. Friday, September 12 for a suspicious situation. Officers found…