JAMESTOWN - Prendergast Library will offer a Citizen Preparedness Corps training session at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, on the topic “Prepare, Respond, Recover: What to do When Disaster Strikes.” The event is offered in partnership with New York … [Read more...]
William Tucker Appointed New Manager of Airports and Parks
JAMESTOWN - The man who’s served as the executive director of the Southwestern NY Chapter of the American Red Cross the past several years has been tapped to be the new manager of the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. Last week County … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Awards $10,000 to Red Cross
JAMESTOWN - During a rain filled spring that left many throughout the Chautauqua region underwater, the American Red Cross of Southwestern New York responded by providing residents shelter and flood clean up kits. To assist with future flooding … [Read more...]
Red Cross ‘Hometown Hero’ Nominations Due April 1
JAMESTOWN - The Southwestern N.Y. Chapter of the American Red Cross is requesting nominations for this year’s Hometown Hero celebration. Nominations are accepted for citizens in the following categories; Humanitarian, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, … [Read more...]
Win Tickets to ‘Savor the Flavor – A Taste of Chautauqua’
WRFA Radio is giving away a pair of tickets to Red Cross of Southwestern New York's annual "Savor the Flavor" fundraiser. The event will take place Sunday, March 16 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. The fundraiser is an … [Read more...]
Sunday Fire Destroys Busti Home
BUSTI - A Chautauqua County family is homeless after a fire. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say it started about 3:10 p.m. Sunday in a home at 788 Wellman Road in Busti. No one was home at the time. The house is a total loss. The American … [Read more...]
Red Cross Seeks Hometown Hero Nominations
JAMESTOWN - The Southwestern N.Y. Chapter of the American Red Cross is requesting nominations for this year’s Hometown Hero celebration. The Hometown Hero campaign was created to acknowledge the extraordinary actions of Chautauqua County citizens. … [Read more...]
Local American Red Cross Receives Donation from Lenna Foundation
The American Red Cross of Southwestern New York recently received a $25,000 donation from the Lenna Foundation in Jamestown for relief efforts in the Philippines following the recent typhoon that devastated parts of the country. As of December 9, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fire Destroys Town of Poland Home
KENNEDY - A home in the town of Poland was completely destroyed after a fire broke early Sunday night. Sheriff deputies say the Kennedy Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 2094 Route 62 at 6:48 p.m. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Red Cross Offers Help to Tornado Victims in Oklahoma
JAMESTOWN - The American Red Cross is working around the clock to help people in Oklahoma after Monday’s devastating tornadoes. Disaster officials and volunteers are already on hand providing victims with shelters, food, water and supplies with more … [Read more...]
