On April 14, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on Healthcare in Jamestown and Chautauqua County and the impact COVID-19 has had on area healthcare services. WATCH The discussion included a panel of … [Read more...]
Legislature’s Human Services Committee Approves $2 Million Grant for Fellowship Program
The County Legislature's Human Services Committee approved a $2 million grant to hire fellows to work with the County Health Department. Department of Health and Human Services Director Christine Schuyler said the two-year grant is through the … [Read more...]
Local Businesses Saved $30,290 in Permit Fees So Far Under County Program
Local businesses have already saved $30,290 under Chautauqua County's Environmental Health Permit Fee Relief program. The program, funded using American Rescue Plan monies, is operated out of the County Department of Health and Human Services. … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Presentation on Proposed Women’s Homeless Shelter on Lafayette Street
Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on the proposed homeless shelter for women to be located in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing Josiah Lamp said the facility, which will be able to shelter 18 women, would … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Residents Asked to Fill out Community Health Assessment Survey
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is asking residents to fill out a Community Health Assessment. The survey is to gather information about Chautauqua County’s current health status, needs, and issues. The department … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Looking for Foster Parents
Chautauqua County is looking for foster parents. The County Department of Health and Human Services is holding a Foster Parent Open House from 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 13. The sessions will take place virtually over … [Read more...]
November is ‘National Adoption Awareness Month’
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has proclaimed November as "National Adoption Awareness Month." The proclamation stated November is a month to promote the joys and commitments of adopting children from foster care and to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Classes In-Person, Masks Required Indoors
Jamestown Public Schools will be bringing students back in-person and require wearing masks this Fall. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in a video statement released Friday that students will be coming back five days a week with full days, … [Read more...]
Rabies Bait Drop To Take Place in Chautauqua County to Stop Spread of Raccoon Rabies
Rabies bait drops are taking place in Chautauqua County August 18th through 20th in an effort to halt the spread of raccoon rabies. This is part of a nationally coordinated effort to halt the spread of raccoon rabies in 16 states. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Septic Sewer Replacement Grant Monies Available for Parts of Chautauqua Lake, Findley Lake
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services has received a grant to help lakeshore property owners partially fund septic sewer replacement on parts of Chautauqua Lake and all of Findley Lake. The new grant program is funded by … [Read more...]
