The Village of Lakewood will hold a public hearing tonight on whether to allow cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption locations in the village. Under the marijuana legalization law, municipalities must decide before the end of the year … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Celebrates National Health Center Week
The Chautauqua Center is kicking off National Health Center Week today with a volunteer event to prepare 15-hundred backpacks for local students. This is part of their 8th annual county-wide backpack and school supply giveaway. TCC will distribute … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution – Week Seven Theme – ‘The State of the Economy: Where Do We Go From Here?’
Chautauqua Institution's week seven theme is “The State of the Economy: Where Do We Go From Here?” The week includes renowned guests such as Grammy and Emmy award winner Harry Connick, Jr.; New York Times op-ed columnist Ross Douthat; co-chair of the … [Read more...]
Tiffany Haddish Joins National Comedy Center Board of Directors
The National Comedy Center has announced that comedian, actress, producer and author Tiffany Haddish has joined its Advisory Board of Directors. The Emmy and Grammy award-winning Haddish is one of the most sought-after comedic talents worldwide, with … [Read more...]
[UPDATED] JPD Reports Man Died Accidentally After Pick-Up Truck Fell On Him
An Ashville man died after a truck he was working on fell on him. Jamestown Police report Jamestown Fire and EMS went to 153 Hopkins Avenue Friday morning after receiving a report of a person trapped under a vehicle. Emergency response units found 28 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about what happens now that the public has given input on the city's proposed plan to spend $28 million dollars in recovery funds. He also talks about marijuana and how the city is … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Babe Ruth World Series – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee Members Kim Ecklund and Russ Diethrick about the World Series event coming to Jamestown next week. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Papalia – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia about events coming up where you can participate and show support for the organization. … [Read more...]
New York State Not Providing Guidance for Reopening Schools
New York State will not provide guidance for reopening schools next month. State Health Department Health Commissioner Howard Zucker issued a statement Thursday saying, "With the end of the state disaster emergency on June 25, 2021, school … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Center For the Arts Receives $235,000 in Shuttered Venue Grants
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has received over $235,000 in Shuttered Venue Operators Grant monies to help with income lost during the Pandemic. Executive Director Hillary Meyer said 75% of the grant will go toward staff salaries with the balance … [Read more...]
