Chautauqua County's 2025 Bed Tax Grant Program is now accepting applications. Municipalities, for-profit, and nonprofit partners can apply for funding now until October 1, 2024. The Tourism Product Development Grant Program is funded through … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Smoking Ordinance Now Includes Cannabis
The City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance now includes cannabis. The update passed by City Council at their June voting session prohibits the use of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis or herbal cigarettes on property … [Read more...]
Research Finds Bird Flu Stays Stable On Milking Equipment For At Least An Hour
Research has found that bird flu, or H5N1 virus, stays stable on milking equipment for at least one hour. The report came from researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Emory University in Emerging Infectious … [Read more...]
Hewes Educational Center Holds 2024 Senior Recognition Ceremony
The Hewes Educational Center recently held its 2024 Senior Recognition Ceremony at Chautauqua Institution. The students began their journey at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES more than two years ago. At the time, each sought a Career & … [Read more...]
Boutwell Hill State Forest Road Closure Announced Ahead of Trail Rehabilitation
Arab Hill Forest Road in Boutwell Hill State Forest is temporarily closed for the next two months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the temporary closure of a section of Arab Hill Forest Road, located between … [Read more...]
United Way Seeking Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Ways of Chautauqua County are currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Joseph H. Mason Award. The award recognizes the community service of a local union member. Now in its 43rd year, the Joseph H. Mason Award and “Salute to Labor” … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – June 30, 2024
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 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miles Hilton Villager Interview PART TWO
Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant was interviewed by writer and fiber artist Miles Hilton for a story for paper The Villager to discuss topics such as hosting Arts on Fire, the Power Chord Hour Podcast, starting out in radio, Merchant's role at WRFA … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] I Remember – Episode 2 – Brooklyn Square Part 2
WRFA-LP and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts have developed a new oral history program that allows Chautauqua County residents to provide their first-hand accounts of people, places, industries and events from our region’s rich past. The project … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 27, 2024
We take a virtual news tour around the county with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss all the latest that's happened during the month of June. … [Read more...]
