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More Than 50 Gathered For Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony

June 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More than 50 people gathered Saturday for the raising of the Pride Progress Flag in honor of Pride Month in the city of Jamestown. The ceremony took place at the Robert H. Jackson Center and featured a music performance and speakers. Mental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AIDS Community Services, Eddie Sundquist, Evergreen Health Services, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Pride, Kim Ecklund, Kimberly Lombard, Laurie Matson, Lennox Wolters Tejera, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Pride Month, Robert H. Jackson Center, Steven Cobb

Italian American Charity Golf Association Donates $28,000 To Chautauqua Hospice

June 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care has announced the Italian-American Charity Golf Association has contributed a third installment of $28,000 towards their $100,000 pledge to the Star Hospice House. Opened in July 2022, the Star Hospice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Italian American Charity Golf Association, Star Hospice House

Catholic Charities Holding Open House Friday

June 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Catholic Charities is holding an open house on Friday at its Celoron location. The event also will include other local organizations, such as Goodskills and The Resource Center, that provide resources to the community. It will take place from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Goodwill’s Goodskills Career Builder, Jessica Wolfe, The Resource Center

City of Jamestown Facing Nearly $3 Million Shortfall in 2024 Budget

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown could be facing a $2.9 million shortfall in the 2024 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund gave an update on the budget to City Council members at their work session Monday night, including that the administration is working on expenses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, Medicare Advantage plan

NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed To Build Brooks Hospital in Fredonia

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. Governor Kathy Hochul was in Fredonia to announce an agreement with Kaleida Health and Brooks-TLC Health Systems to build the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks Memorial Hospital, Brooks-TLC Health Systems, City of Dunkirk, Fredonia, George Borrello, Kaleida Health, Kathy Hochul, TLC Lakeshore

Agricultural District 8 Review Will Take Place This Summer

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The review of Agriculture District 8 will take place this summer. The Chautauqua County Legislature is required under state law to review a district eight years after its creation and every eight years thereafter. An agricultural district is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agriculture District, Chautauqua County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Legislature, Lauren Sharp

Mayville DMV Closed This Week Due To Staffing Shortages

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Department of Motor Vehicle Office in Mayville will be closed this week due to staffing shortages. Chautauqua County Government released a statement saying operations are scheduled to resume on Monday, June 10. Residents are encouraged to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Government

Norman Carlson Appointed As New County Historian

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Norman Carlson has been appointed as Chautauqua County's new Historian. Carlson's appointment by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel fills a vacancy following the retirement of the former historian, Michelle Henry. He brings extensive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Historical Society, Fenton History Center, Michelle Henry, Norman Carlson, PJ Wendel

NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed For New Brooks Hospital Project In Fredonia

June 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. State Senator George Borrello, in a press release, called it a "historic moment" for residents in the northern part of Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks Memorial Hospital, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Cornell Cooperative Extension, George Borrello, Healthcare Facility Transformation grant, New York State Budget, TLC Lakeshore, TLC/Lakeshore Hospital

United Ways in Chautauqua County Considering Merger

June 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County are exploring merging into one county-wide organization. The two non-profits say this is a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, New York Council of Nonprofits, New York State Attorney General's Office, Tyler Gotowkacan, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

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