The Chautauqua Center and The Waterfront Foundation will be giving away nearly 2,000 backpacks for a ninth year at community picnic events in August. Volunteers helped assemble the backpacks filled with school supplies that will be given away at … [Read more...]
United Way Announces 2022 Campaign Co-Chairs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced the three co-chairs of their 2022 Fundraising Campaign. Heather Turner, Denise Heppeler, and Danielle Stone will lead this year's campaign, which will kick September 22. This year's goal … [Read more...]
State DEC Encouraging New Yorkers to Take Part in Annual Wild Turkey Survey
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to take part in the State's annual survey of wild turkeys. Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "Citizen scientists provide important data that helps our biologists examine … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 28, 2022
Chautauqua County PJ Wendel shares an economic development news update as well as discusses actions taken by the County Legislature this month. [Program Note: County Executive Wendel provided an update that there is not a case of polio in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – July 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker on his reflections of the last school year, what's happening this summer, and what's up for the next school year. … [Read more...]
UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County
UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Low-Income Families Enrolled in Energy Affordability Program to Receive Utility Bill Credit
Low-Income families in New York State enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program will receive a credit on electric and gas utility bills in August. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the vast majority of $567 million dedicated to help … [Read more...]
SUNY Board of Trustees Approve $113 to Help Increase Enrollment
The State University of New York Board of Trustees has approved $113 million in funding intended to increase enrollment on campuses and support college completion rates. Included in the $113 million is $60 million to be distributed across SUNY's … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Appointment of New HR Director
The Jamestown Board of Education has approved the appointment of Renee Garrett as the new Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Garrett will take over the position from John Panebianco, who is retiring. Most recently, Mrs. Garrett was … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice Names Mike Testa as New CEO
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care has announced that Mike Testa has been appointed as their new CEO. Testa will succeed Kris Brombacher, who served as interim CEO during the search and who will continue as Vice President of Clinical Services. … [Read more...]
