WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about various developments in guidelines when it comes to COVID-19, the future of the Jamestown Airport and some news about Chautauqua Lake. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Noah Goodling & Marlin Casker – April 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Marvin Community House Consultant Marlin Casker and Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling about their joint project to bring QR-code self-guided tours to their facilities. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Josh Putman – April 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Cornell Cooperative Extension Field Crop Specialist Josh Putnam about current soil conditions and what's going on with the growing season in Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County to Unveil MOU for Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua County will unveil a new Memorandum of Understanding regarding the future of Chautauqua Lake next Wednesday, May 5th. County Executive PJ Wendel said, while appearing on WRFA's Community Matters, it's going to be an organic approach to the … [Read more...]
Marvin House, Fenton History Center Launch QR-Code Self-Guided Tours
The Marvin Community House and Fenton History Center have teamed up to launch QR-code self-guided tours under the "We have a story to tell" campaign. Fenton History Center Noah Goodling said COVID made both attractions think about how to bring people … [Read more...]
Former Silver Creek School Will be Rehabilitated Into Senior Apartments
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved the sale of the former Silver Creek School to a New Jersey corporation to be turned into senior apartments. The property had been in tax foreclosure. Dunkirk Legislator Bob Bankoski said the old school is … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation Work on Long-Closed Potter’s Terrace-AIDS Memorial Park Started
Rehabilitation of the Potter's Terrace-AIDS Memorial Park at West Third Street and Potter's Alley has begun. The park, owned by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, has been closed since 2019 due to issues with the wood structure as well as an … [Read more...]
CCIDA Distributes $10 Million in CARES Act Loans
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors has distributed over $10 million in CARES Act loans that will retain 2,000 jobs and create 130 new jobs. The Board approved the final round of loans on Tuesday for a total of … [Read more...]
Census News Raises Concerns for State Senator Borrello, County Executive Wendel
The United States Census Bureau data shows New York State will lose one Congressional seat and State Senator George Borrello says this is not good news. Borrello blames the policies seen over last decade, "The high taxation, the over-regulation … [Read more...]
WNY is On Target For Growing Season Even With Cool Soil Conditions
While soil conditions are cooler than usual, Western New York is on target for its growing season. Cornell Cooperative Extension Field Crop Specialist Josh Putman said corn and soybean planting are just starting in the area. Even with temperatures in … [Read more...]
