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CHQ Chamber Announces Annual Business Award Recipients

September 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The CHQ Chamber has announced its award recipients that will be recognized during its annual Business Awards Banquet. The event is designed to recognize local businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts year-round, and meets our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3 Lakes Café, Brian Pender, Chautauqua Lake Dental, CHQ Chamber, DFT Communications, Erica Caccamise, Erin Pender, Jessica Dunten, Jessie Andersen, Joe Sanfilippo, Kimberly MacKay, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Sanfilippo Solutions Inc., Scott Wise, Wells Enterprises, Westfield Makerspace

Reg’s Memory Cafe To Feature Yoga With Andrea DiMaio

September 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg’s Memory Cafe will feature yoga with Andrea DiMaio this month. This gentle, fully seated accessible yoga class welcomes people of all abilities, mobilities, flexibilities, and body types. Participants will explore simple stretches, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Dimaio, Exhale The Family Caregiver Initiative, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Memory Café, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Measles Vaccination Rate For Children 2 And Under In Chautauqua County Is 85.6%

September 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

With at least one case being reported in Chautauqua County, the measles vaccination rates for children age two and under in the county are at 85.6%. The New York State Health Department provides measles vaccination rates by county and by zip code … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, measles, MMR Vaccine, New York State Health Department, New York State Immunization Information System

Leigh Anne Jordan Appointed As Jamestown’s New City Clerk

September 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Leigh Anne Jordan has been appointed as Jamestown’s new City Clerk. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund brought the appointment before City Council for approval Monday, August 31, 2026. Jordan is replacing Jennifer Williams who is leaving the position to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council, Dan Gonzalez, Jamestown City Clerk's Office, Jennifer Williams, Kim Ecklund, Leigh Anne Jordan

Jamestown Man Charged With Arson In Prendergast Avenue Fire

September 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested on arson charges for a recent house fire on Prendergast Avenue. Jamestown Police said an investigation into a fire at 629 Prendergast Avenue on August 25, 2026 determined that the cause was suspicious. Police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 629 Prendergast Avenue Fire, Jamestown Police Department, William Blakey

Office For Aging Services Holding Public Hearing On Annual Plan

September 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services will gather community input on its proposed 2026-27 Annual Update to its Four-Year Plan September 8. The public hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026. There are several options … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, NY Connects

St. Susan Center Presenting Cooking Competition ‘The Battle Of The Badges: The Ladle Showdown’

September 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Susan Center will present cooking competition, the Battle of the Badges: The Ladle Showdown, starting September 3. Four years ago, St. Susan Center launched So You Think You Can Cook, a community soup competition. The beloved event now returns … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Battle of the Badges: The Ladle Showdown, So You Think You Can Cook, St. Susan Center

Chautauqua County Has First Confirmed Case Of Measles In 30 Years

September 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has confirmed its first case of measles in 30 years. The Chautauqua County Health Department announced that its a lab-confirmed case and that the department is working with the individual and appropriate health care partners to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, measles, MMR Vaccine

Motorists Urged To Use Caution As Jamestown Students Go Back To School Sept. 2

September 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists are urged to use caution as students in Jamestown go back to school this week. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there will be lots of traffic around the city,  “...with staff coming back, and then we will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Central School, Frewsburg Central School, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Southwestern Central School

Trail Revitalization Work On Earl Cardot Eastland Overland Trail Complete

September 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Phase V of trails revitalization work on the Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail has been completed. The work was done on the trail in Boutwell Hill State Forest by Trail Construction Associates. The project was a joint effort between the New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright, Boutwell Hill State Forest, Canadaway Creek Wildlife Management Areas, Chautauqua County Parks Department, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail, Jacob Bodway, Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, Jr. Legacy Funds, Lenna Foundation, Mount Pleasant State Forest, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Town of Chautauqua, Trail Construction Associates

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