Over one hundred local organizations, including WRFA, are taking part in today's 4th annual Give Big CHQ. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation developed the day as a way to increase giving capacity for local non-profits. CRCF Executive … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Bill Easing Costs for Broadband Infrastructure Build Out
The State Legislature has passed a bill co-sponsored by State Senator George Borrello that could help expand access to broadband service in rural areas. Senator Borrello said the bill will ease the cost and operational obstacles faced by broadband … [Read more...]
Study Recommends NRG Power Plant Be Redeveloped as a Data Center
A study on the potential reuse of the NRG Power Plant in the City of Dunkirk recommended redeveloping the site as a data center. The City of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, and consultant, Bergmann, presented the findings on Tuesday. The study … [Read more...]
BPU’s 22nd Annual ‘Cents for St. Susan’s’ Campaign Has Begun
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced its 22nd year of the utility’s annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign that raises funds from the community for St. Susan Center. Yellow “Cents for St. Susan’s” coin canisters have been placed … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County 4-H Holding ‘UnFair’ at County Fairground in July
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is planning an "UnFair" at the County Fairgrounds in July. The “UnFair” would take place July 21st through 25th and provide an opportunity for Chautauqua County 4-H … [Read more...]
Dairy Farmers in Chautauqua County Resilient Despite Effects of Pandemic
Dairy farmers remain optimistic in Chautauqua County despite hardships endured during the pandemic. That was the message from Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist Katelyn Walley-Stoll while talking about June being … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Mascot Committee Recommends New Mascot, Logo
The Jamestown Public School's Mascot Committee has recommended the District stop using the "J with the feathers" and adopt a new logo. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the committee was tasked at looking at the district's mascot, the imagery … [Read more...]
Police Looking for Two Attempted Bank Robbers
Jamestown Police are looking for two people who they say attempted to rob Lakeshore Savings Bank on East Fourth Street early Saturday morning. Investigators say the two suspects, one male and one female, attempted to retrieve bank deposits from an … [Read more...]
Foreclosure Proceedings Filed Against Jamestown Brewing Company Owners
Foreclosure proceedings have been filed against the owners of the former Jamestown Brewing Company in State Supreme Court in Erie and Chautauqua Counties. According to the complaint, Five Star Bank is owed with interest $283,763 by Jamestown … [Read more...]
7th Annual Hope & Healing Conference Takes Place Thursday
The 7th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York will take place virtually tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The online event will include keynote speakers and educational webinars on mental health, chemical dependency, and other … [Read more...]
