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Heritage Village Skilled Nursing In Gerry Is Closing

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

(Updated 1/29/2026) Heritage Village Nursing Facility in the town of Gerry is closing Heritage announced the “strategic closure” of its Heritage Village skilled nursing community, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges facing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, George Borrello, Heritage Village Skilled Nursing Community, Lisa Haglund, Medicaid, New York State Department of Health, NY Connects, PJ Wendel, Town of Gerry

CCIDA Approves PILOT, Incentives For Redevelopment Of Former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a 15-year PILOT and other tax incentives for the redevelopment project involving the former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. The IDA Board on Tuesday approved the financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Main Rd Med Group LLC, New York Medical Center, TLC/Lakeshore Hospital

Jefferson Project Providing Update To County Legislature Tonight

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jefferson Project will provide an update on its ongoing research during the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting tonight. The presentation is open to the public and can also be livestreamed on Chautauqua County Government’s YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Harmful Algal Blooms, Jefferson Project

Robert H. Jackson Center, Reg Lenna Holding Screening Of ‘Nuremberg’ With Author Discussion Jan. 30

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A special community screening of Nuremberg will take place this Friday that includes a live talk-back with author Jack El-Hai, whose book, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, inspired the film. The screening is co-sponsored by the Robert H. Jackson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jack El-Hai, Nuremberg, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist

The Resource Center Is Accepting Applications For INVESTU Class Until Jan. 30

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center is accepting applications for the next INVESTU class. INVESTU is a 16-week program designed to support people in building resources to create better lives for themselves and their families. In three-hour weekly group sessions, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: INVESTU, Phil Devol, The Resource Center, United Way of Chautauqua County

JCC Names Ron Shidemantle Vice President Of Student Experience

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Ron Shidemantle has been named vice president of Student Experience at Jamestown Community College. He began his new role in early January. In his new position, Shidemantle oversees JCC’s recruitment and retention efforts, leading the college’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Ron Shidemantle

Jamestown Arrested For Rape, Possession Child Sexual Abuse Materials

January 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown Man arrested for raping a child also faces possession of child sexual abuse materials charges. New York State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested 18-year old Benjamin A. Christ on January 23 for Predatory Sexual Assault … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Benjamin Christ, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, child sexual abuse materials, New York State Police, Rape

NYS DMV Offices To Close Temporarily For System Upgrades In February

January 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will be closing offices statewide in February in order to roll out a new, modernized technology system. The temporary closures will include the County DMV offices in Jamestown, Dunkirk, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mark Schroeder, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Jamestown YMCA, JCC Launching JAY Wellness Center In May

January 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area YMCA and Jamestown Community College are launching in May the JAY Wellness Center at JCC’s Jamestown campus. The center will utilize the former Total Fitness athletic facility. Y officials said this is part of the plan leading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area YMCA, Jamestown Community College, JAY Wellness Center, Total Fitness complex

Cornell Co-op Ext. Offering Backyard Composting Webinar

January 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A webinar on backyard composting will be held by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County tonight. The winter webinar series is designed to help local residents build skills, knowledge, and inspiration for the upcoming growing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: composting, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Eliza Hensel

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