WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang and Community Impact Officer Liz Jones about Give Big CHQ, which will happen June 10th. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Michelle McDowell – June 3, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell about the District's efforts to combat summer slide and learning gaps caused by the pandemic by expanding its summer learning programs. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Papalia – June 3, 2021
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is in the middle of kitten season. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Brian Papalia about adoption and fostering options as well as how you can help the organization financially. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, BPU Looking to Attract Commercial Cannabis Businesses to City
The City of Jamestown and the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have embarked on an initiative to attract commercial cannabis businesses to the City. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said they're hoping people will look at Jamestown as a potential location … [Read more...]
Increase in Locating Solar Projects in Chautauqua County on the Rise
Over a dozen solar projects come before the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency in the last six months. IDA CEO Mark Geise says the companies are either feeling the waters, some are more serious, and some are at the level to ask for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Bar Association Honors Judge LaMancuso, Judge Cass with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Jamestown Bar Association has honored two local judges with Lifetime Achievement Awards for Community Service. Jamestown City Court Judge John LaMancuso and Chautauqua County Surrogate Court Judge Stephen Cass were both recognized at the … [Read more...]
JPS Expanding Summer Learning Programs for Students
Jamestown Public Schools are expanding summer learning opportunities for students. Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell says students in kindergarten through 6th grade will be able to participate in the district's Summer Learning Enrichment … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Holding Free ‘Fitness In The Park’ Exercise Classes
The Jamestown YMCA is holding free "Fitness in the Park" classes again this summer. YMCA Wellness Director Kacey Shelters said the Y is partnering with Independent Health for a tenth year to bring free outdoor group exercise classes to the area, "We … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Breaks Ground on $6 Million Health Center in Dunkirk
The Chautauqua Center broke ground Tuesday on a $6-million dollar new community health center in Dunkirk. The project will allow TCC to bring medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services under one roof. The 37,500 square foot building … [Read more...]
Mayville Water Customers Ordered To Limit Water Usage by 50%
The County Health Department has issued a mandatory water conservation order for all Village of Mayville water customers until further notice. The order comes on increased water usage and low water levels in Well number-4, which is the only well … [Read more...]
