The following schools and organizations are closed Monday, January 26 due to inclement weather: Bemus Point Schools Brocton Schools Cassadaga Valley Schools Celoron Village Hall Chautauqua County Government has an inclement weather policy in effect Chautauqua Lake Schools Chautauqua Opportunities’ Dunkirk & Jamestown daycares Dunkirk Schools Erie 2 BOCES Hewes Ashville and LoGuidice Fredonia Centers Falconer Schools Forestville Schools Fredonia Schools Frewsburg Schools Jamestown Boys & Girls Club Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus Site is remote learning Jamestown Public Schools Lakewood Village Hall Meals On Wheels In Jamestown Panama Schools Pine Valley Schools Randolph Academy Randolph Schools Ripley Schools Sherman Schools Sinclairville Free Library Southwestern Schools The Chautauqua Center’s Jamestown and Dunkirk locations Westfield School

Chautauqua County Government has issued a Travel Advisory due to the ongoing winter storm and hazardous travel conditions. The County discourages all non-essential travel until 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27. As part of this advisory, the County has also implemented its Inclement Weather Policy for today. Office operations may vary by department, with some offices closed to in-person services or operating remotely. Several in-person services will continue as scheduled, including snow removal, emergency medical services, public safety operations, and other critical functions. Residents are strongly encouraged to call ahead before visiting any County facility in person and to check directly with individual departments regarding hours of operation and service availability.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt have announced the indictment and arrest of former City of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods for the alleged theft of $120,000 from the city. Woods has been arraigned in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on charges of 2nd Degree grand larceny as a crime of public corruption, 1st degree corrupting the government, and twelve counts of 1st degree offering a false instrument for filing. DiNapoli said, “As Dunkirk’s severe financial troubles escalated, Mr. Woods allegedly betrayed his community and public duty by allegedly scheming to steal over $120,000 in public money he was sworn to safeguard.

Jamestown City Council will consider authorizing the hiring of five police officers at their voting session tonight. The resolution will appear under new business. Also under new business, Council will vote on a $350,000 bridge loan to Jade Empire LLC for the Prendergast Landing Project. The term is 10 years at 4% interest. Council approval is required because the loan amount exceeds $100,000. The loan is to provide working capital in the form of a bridge loan to allow construction to continue towards completion at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue. The Prendergast Landing project is receiving $1,909,204 in state grant funding, which is reimbursable upon project completion.

DJ and Producer Jim Fiorella joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to talk about his multi decade run in the local region from the 80's to now as well as his years of international touring www.snowbeltmusicgroup.com www.instagram.com/jfiorella55 www.facebook.com/jfiorella55

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 a.m. Swedish Time) and 7 p.m with an additional replay Tuesday's at 6 p.m.

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 guide Craig has successfully guided visiting and local hunters for geese, ducks, turkey and whitetail. Craig first started writing about the outdoors for the Corry Times. It wasn’t long before he then received a phone call the Jamestown Post-Journal sports editor Jim Riggs about the writing for the Post-Journal. That started his almost three-decade weekly column Outdoors with Craig Robbins. Each week Craig shares his insight, tips, techniques and news regarding the outdoors to sportsmen and women of Chautauqua County, western New York and beyond.

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with retiring Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers about his time at the utility.

Governor Kathy Hochul presented her proposed State Budget on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The Prendergast Landing project has been approved a $350,000 bridge loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. Jamestown Economic Development Director Aili Makuch said the loan is for 10 years at 4% interest, “There is a lot of grant funding from the state going towards this project, and it is all reimbursable. So Rahsaan (Graham) came to us seeking funding to get the get the project continue moving forward. And the intention here is that once he receives those grant funds, the loan will be paid off in entirety, so he will pay normal monthly payments as any other loan would, until that point when he would pay it off.”

With subzero temperatures in the forecast for the next couple of days, the American Red Cross is offering tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing. The Red Cross said when water freezes, it expands which puts a lot of pressure on metal and plastic pipes. This can lead to pipes breaking. Pipes that freeze most frequently include: Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. And pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation. Before the onset of cold weather, you can protect your pipes from freezing by following these recommendations:

The Robert H. Jackson Center is partnering with Ehmke Manufacturing Company Inc. on an essay contest on civic education that connects to the values of athletics This year’s theme is: Playing by the Rules: Fairness and Justice in Sports and Society. The contest emphasizes teamwork, fairness, and courage, values athletes practice daily and encourages students to apply those lessons to citizenship and democracy. It intends to foster critical thinking, leadership development, and thoughtful writing, helping students see the connections between being a good teammate and being an engaged citizen. The program is designed for middle and high school students in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania - specifically Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Warren Counties.

The James Prendergast Library has two crafting events scheduled over the next week. At 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, teens and adults (ages 14 and up) are invited to Meet & Make: Rolled Beeswax Candles. Rolled beeswax candles are simple, natural candles made by rolling a wick into a sheet of honeycomb-patterned beeswax. This lets you create elegant candles without melting wax. At 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 29, teens and adults (ages 14 and up) are invited to take part in the Meet & Make: Inspiration Tree. Participants will create decorative trees for art, reflection, or play using mixed media.

Initial plans for the UCAN Women & Children’s Shelter have been shared with the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke presented drawings and site plans to the Commission to outline how the former Jamestown Business College property will be renovated for reuse. The outside architecture of the house will remain as it is with the first and second floors being renovated to include eight bedrooms, bathroom facilities, a shared living room space, and a warming kitchen. Cooke said the house will be ADA compliant with a ramp providing access to the front as well as ADA compliant bathrooms on the first floor.

State Senator George Borrello calls Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget “irresponsible.” Governor Kathy Hochul presented a $260 billion state budget Tuesday, representing a 0.7% increase over the current fiscal year. Borrello said, “At $260 billion, it is $6 billion larger than last year's enacted budget, with state operating spending at $157 billion, nearly 6 percent higher than last year, approximately twice the rate of inflation. New Yorkers were spared a deep budget hole this year not because of fiscal discipline in Albany, but because of the continued strength of Wall Street and higher-than-expected tax revenues driven by the national economy.”

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute has announced that Stacey Otte-Demangate has been hired as its new CEO. Otte-Demangate succeeds Arthur Pearson, who retired in 2025. She served for 16 years as the Executive Director of the California Nature Art Museum. During her tenure, she led a successful capital campaign to move the museum to Solvang, CA and triple the size of its building. Otte Demangate curated more than 40 exhibitions, including juried competitions celebrating California’s National Parks and Monuments. With a BA in Anthropology from Arizona State University and an MA from the Cooperstown Graduate Program/ Museum Studies, Otte-Demangate also served as Executive Director of the Catalina Island Museum for a decade. Stacey and husband, Eric, have relocated to Chautauqua County with their dog and cat.

The Jamestown Farmers Market is once again holding its Winter Market. The market is taking place the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on East Fourth Street. The market will feature fresh produce, meats, baked goods, pantry staples, and handmade items. SNAP-EBT is accepted. There also will be free gluten-free, dairy-free pancakes available until noon. Visit jfmny.org for additional information.

Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation that seeks to clarify the Seneca Nation of Indians’ concerns about New York state law enforcement jurisdiction on Nation land. In 1948, Congress enacted a federal statute granting New York State criminal and civil jurisdiction over offenses occurring on the reservations of the Seneca Nation of Indians. While the federal government retained certain criminal authority, the law established a framework in which the State became the primary law enforcement authority on Seneca lands. Over time, that structure has resulted in overlapping responsibilities between federal, state, and tribal authorities, with no single entity clearly responsible for coordinated enforcement.

A community screening of the award-winning documentary, Sugarcane, will be held Friday, January 23 at Jamestown Community College. The Dismantling Racism Commission of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting the free, public event that will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Scharmann Theater. Sugarcane is the debut feature documentary from filmmakers Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. It offers an epic cinematic portrait of an Indigenous community at a moment of international reckoning. In 2021, the discovery of unmarked graves on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada brought renewed attention to the devastating legacy of Indigenous boarding schools across North America.

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 JAN 22 Open Mic – The Wine Cellar – Jamestown Jerry Johnson – Wicked Warren’s – Warren, PA Open Mic – Bent Run Brewing Company – Warren, PA Uncle Ben’s Remedy – Tavern on the Mall – Forestville FRI JAN 23 Two Towns – Good Time Saloon – Jamestown…

The Holidays in Poetry project returns to Jamestown High School in 2025. The project involves students from JHS writing original works of poetry focusing on the holiday season. The Project was coordinated Jamestown High School English teacher Betsy Rowe-Baehr. As part of the project, several students stopped by the WRFA studios and were recorded as they recited their original works. Happy Holidays to the entire Community.

Nick Prueher of the Found Footage Festival joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to chat about bringing the show to The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Friday January 23rd reglenna.com/events/found-footage-festival-11 www.foundfootagefest.com www.instagram.com/foundfootagefestival

Princeton Triangle Club Vice President Kavya Bhat joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the club's history as one of the Untied States oldest collegiate theater troupes as well as their current Aisle Be Damned! tour www.triangleshow.com www.instagram.com/princetontriangleclub www.youtube.com/@princetontriangleclub

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 guide Craig has successfully guided visiting and local hunters for geese, ducks, turkey and whitetail. Craig first started writing about the outdoors for the Corry Times. It wasn’t long before he then received a phone call the Jamestown Post-Journal sports editor Jim Riggs about the writing for the Post-Journal. That started his almost three-decade weekly column Outdoors with Craig Robbins. Each week Craig shares his insight, tips, techniques and news regarding the outdoors to sportsmen and women of Chautauqua County, western New York and beyond.

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 a.m. Swedish Time) and 7 p.m with an additional replay Tuesday's at 6 p.m.