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YWCA Announces Women Of Achievement Award Recipients

July 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown has announced the recipients of the 2026 Women of Achievement Awards. This annual event recognizes and honors women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Briana Postle, Crystal Surdyk, Diana Scott, Leishya Rios Pérez, Makayla Santiago-Froebel, YWCA Jamestown, YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Awards

Chautauqua Woman Dies Following Car-Bicycle Incident

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Chautauqua woman died after she was hit by a car while bicycling. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that just before 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 19-year old Levi Graham of Ashville reportedly failed to safely pass a bicyclist while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Accident, Levi Graham, Mary Hustead, Town of Chautauqua, Town of Chautauqua Court

Residents Invited To Help Identify, Prepare For Climate-Related Risks, Natural Hazards At County Workshop

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Residents and stakeholders are being invited to participate in a County workshop to help identify and prepare for climate-related risks and natural hazards. Chautauqua County is holding the Visioning Workshop from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Countywide Resiliency Plan, James Prendergast Library, New York State Department of State, Smart Growth Countywide Program

American Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross

Master Gardeners Evening In The Garden To Focus On Hummingbirds

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners’ Evening In The Garden event will focus on hummingbirds this month. The free educational event takes place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15 at the new Demonstration Garden located at 301 James … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Colleen Brentley, Dinah Hovey, Heather Greenfield, Rose Colucci

Audubon T-Shirt Fundraiser Underway

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is featuring foxes for its annual t-shirt fundraiser. Foxes are clever and fascinating animals that have recently been spotted trotting along on the grounds at the Audubon. The limited-edition t-shirt design was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Jessica Piskor, Pace Promotional Solutions

CDC Investigating Outbreak of Food-Borne Parasite That Has Sickened More Than A Thousand People

July 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of a food-borne parasite that has sickened more than a thousand people nationwide, including nearly 400 in New York since May. As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had received … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cleveland Clinic, Cyclospora, cyclosporiasis, New York State Department of Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

City Council To Review Request To Apply For Funding For Jamestown Riverwalk

July 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a request by the City to apply for grant funding to make improvements to the Jamestown Riverwalk. The Department of Development is seeking approval to apply for up to $2 million in Environmental Protection funds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project, City Council Public Safety Committee, Consolidated Funding Application, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Environmental Protection Fund, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Jamestown Police Department, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Night Out, New York State Department of State, Panzarella Park

Chautauqua County To Receive More Than $1.6 Million To Strengthen Emergency Communications

July 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is receiving more than $1.6 million in state funding to strengthen emergency communications for first responders. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a total of $110 million in State funding will go toward improving emergency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant, Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program

New Neighbors Coalition To Participate In Welcoming America Initiative

July 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New Neighbors Coalition at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has been selected as one of the participants in the Welcoming America's Rural Welcoming Initiative 2026 Cohort. The Coalition joins the cohort with 17 other organizations in rural areas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Momina DiBlasio, New Neighbors Coalition, Rural Welcoming Initiative, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Welcoming America

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