Originally airing April 2, 2015. WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Andrew Dickson (Director of Community Engagement for Hospice Chautauqua County) and Cara Seekings (Nurse Thanatologist and Soul Midwife) about the importance of … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
State Lawmakers Prepare for Busy Agenda Upon Return to Albany
ALBANY - The state budget may be completed in Albany, but there’s still plenty of work that needs to get done during the current legislative session. Lawmakers are currently on break until April 21, but when they return, they hope to tackle … [Read more...]
Governor Lifts Travel Ban to Indiana
ALBANY - Governor Cuomo has lifted the ban on all non-essential travel to the State of Indiana. The ban, which was issued Tuesday, was in response to the heavily criticized religious freedom law that was recently passed and amended. But the … [Read more...]
Task Force to Submit Government Efficiency Report on Monday
JAMESTOWN - A report outlining possible ways to reduce spending and create more efficiency in city government is expected to be presented today at city hall. At the end of 2014 following the annual budget process, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
Workforce Development Seminar is Tuesday
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Planning Board is hosting a Workforce Development Presentation on Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the auditorium of the Chautauqua Lake Central School District, in Mayville. The program is entitled … [Read more...]
Registration For Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K Begins Monday
JAMESTOWN - Registration for the 2015 Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K will open to the public on Monday, April 6. The annual race weekend will take place this year on October 10 & 11 in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, NY. The Lucy Town … [Read more...]
Jamestown Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday at Allen Park Ice Rink
JAMESTOWN - Due to weather and park conditions, the City of Jamestown’s 68th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be moved inside the Allen Park Ice Rink on Saturday, April 4th. This free event is for children age 12 and under. There is a significant … [Read more...]
Safety Village to Host Easter Carnival, Touch-A-Truck on Saturday
ASHVILLE -The Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village and the Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce have partnered to combine two great events into one unique family event this year. The Easter Carnival and the Touch-A-Truck events will … [Read more...]
Cross Walk Scheduled for Good Friday in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The leaders of three city churches are planning a Cross walk of faith and prayer in Jamestown, stopping at several spots around the downtown area. Rev. Luke Fodor of St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Tara Lamont Eastman, Pastoral Assistant … [Read more...]
Effort to Remove Lucy Statue Goes Viral, Gains National Attention
CELORON - You may have heard the news by now, but in case you missed it, local concern over a statue of Lucille Ball in Lucy's hometown of Celoron has garnered national attention. A group of residents are voicing their dissatisfaction with the … [Read more...]
