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Construction Complete On Salvation Army Anew Center

October 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Construction on the Salvation Army’s Anew Center has been completed in Jamestown. The Anew Center is a 7-unit, 19-bed family shelter that will serve individuals and families who have experienced homelessness. The $6 million project received … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carnahan Jackson, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Cummins Foundation, FeedMore WNY, Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, Lenna Foundation, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York State Office of Victim Services, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Anew Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, United Way of Chautauqua County

Phase 2 Of Westside Sewer Extension Completed

August 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Phase 2 of the Westside Sewer Extension along Chautauqua Lake has been completed. South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the project completion. The project, which began in 2024, extends public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua Lake, Hamlet of Stow, North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, PJ Wendel, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Tom Walsh, Town of Chautauqua, Town of North Harmony, Westside Sewer Extension

Chautauqua County Employee Arrested For Stealing Welfare Benefits

August 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Chautauqua County employee has been indicted by a Grand Jury for stealing welfare funds. A Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted 38-year old Amber Tibbetts of Jamestown with six counts of 1st Degree Tampering with Public Records, four counts of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amber Tibbetts, Carmelo Hernandez, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, David Foley, PJ Wendel, Program Integrity Unit, Welfare

County Legislature Approves Lease Agreement To Relocate South County Departments To Former Lynn Building

July 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a lease agreement authorizing Chautauqua County Government to relocate its South County operations to the Lynn Building in downtown Jamestown. The 10-year lease agreement with 310-322 East Third … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 310-322 East Third Ventures LLC, Big Lots, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Probation Department, Chautauqua Mall, Chautauqua Striders, Furniture Mart Building, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program, Jaime Gustafson, Jamestown High School, Jeff Wereski, Jennifer Swan, Lynn Building, PJ Wendel, Public Facilities Committee, Robert Bankowski, Shane Hawkins, South County Office Building, Tom Nelson, Vince DeJoy

Chautauqua County Looking To Consolidate Jamestown Locations

July 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is looking move county services from three separate buildings downtown into former Lynn Building on the corner of East Third Street and Prendergast Avenue. The Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee heard a presentation from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 310-322 East Third Ventures LLC, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Office of Probation, Chautauqua Striders, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jeff Wereski, Joe Roosa, Lynn Building, PJ Wendel, Public Facilities Committee, Roosa Corporation, South County Office Building, Spring Street Parking Ramp

City Council Approves Next Step In Chadakoin River Stormwater Project

July 7, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved the next step in $5.5 million Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance project. The resolution passed June 29, 2026 allows the City to enter into a Federal Aid Local Project Agreement for the engineering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, Chautauqua County Government, Ericka Thomas, Federal Highway Administration, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jones & Gifford Avenue, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Transportation, Nick Langworthy

Chautauqua County To Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will join communities across New York State and around the world in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today. The County will hold a public event at 1:00 p.m. outside the Chautauqua County Courthouse in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Dana Corwin, New York State Adult Services Helpline, NY Connects, PJ Wendel, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

County Officials Unveil Educational Video For America 250

June 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government and the Chautauqua County Historian's Office have unveiled America 250: Chautauqua County's Story. The educational video project highlights key moments in local history and their connection to the broader American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: America 250, Blake Case, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Historian's Office, Chautauqua County History Expo, Justin Gould, Kennedy Thurston, Mattie Silleman, Melissa Silleman

JRC Seeking RFPs for Destination Sales And Marketing Consultant

May 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is accepting proposals for a Destination Sales and Marketing Consultant. The consultant will create a promotional campaign and establish a local meetings and conferences market over the next three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, CHQ Chamber, City of Jamestown, Destination Services LLC, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

Forestville, Frewsburg Fire Districts Owe Unpaid Fees To Chautauqua County

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Forestville and Frewsburg Fire Districts have unpaid fees owed to Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Attorney's Office is taking steps to resolve unpaid fees for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance intercepts and is preparing next actions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advanced Life Support ambulance intercepts, Chautauqua County Attorney, Chautauqua County Emergency Medical Services, Chautauqua County Government, Emily Woodard, EMS Cost Recovery Act, Forestville Fire District, Frewsburg Fire District, Kathy Hochul

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