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Trial Delayed A Second Time for Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie

October 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been adjourned to await a decision on moving the trial by the State Appellate Court. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office sent out a statement saying the Appellate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Public Defenders Office, Chautauqua Institution, Hadi Matar, Ned Barone, New York 4th Appellate Division, Salman Rushdie, U.S. District Court

CHQ Chamber Awards Banquet To Recognize Local Businesses

October 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber will recognize local businesses during its annual Chamber Awards banquet on October 10. The event will take place this Thursday at the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia. CHQ Chamber has reimagined its awards process, following a full … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 360 Graphics, A. W. Farrell and Son, Artone Manufacturing, Belle-View East, Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce, Central Station, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Chautauqua Institution, CHQ Chamber, Dot's Gift Boutique, Ghostfish Brewing Company East, Haff Acres Farm, Jamestown Awning, Kravitz Tree Service, Media One Group, Peek'n Peak, Persnikkity Pies, Prevention Works, Pucci’s Carpet One, The Green Door Tavern, Westfield Memorial Hospital, Whizz’n Smash

Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Libraries Receive Public Library Construction Grants

October 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has announced that libraries in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus system have been awarded state Public Library Construction Grants to assist with renovation and construction projects. The funding will enable libraries to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anderson-Lee Library, Bemus Point Library, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Clymer-French Creek Free Library, Dunkirk Public Library, George Borrello, James Prendergast Library, New York State Public Library Construction Grants, Patterson Library

Chautauqua Institution Receives $8 Million Donation for Bellinger Hall Upgrades

August 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced an $8 million donation will go toward upgrades to Bellinger Hall. The Institution said the donation is coming from Craig and Cathrine Greene. The Greene Family has donated a total of $13.3 million to Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bellinger Hall, Chautauqua Institution, Craig and Cathrine Greene

Chautauqua Institution Celebrates 150th Birthday, Old First Night

August 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution will be celebrating their 150th birthday as part of this year's Old First Night today. The institution was founded in 1874 as an educational experiment. Admission will be free today starting at noon The days highlights … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Tan, Chautauqua Institution, Old First Night, Squonk, Thursday Morning Brass

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Steve O’Hearn of Squonk – August 2, 2024

August 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant talks with Steve O'Hearn, the artistic director of the Pittsburgh based group Squonk, all about Squonk's upcoming performances at Chautauqua Institution for it's 150th anniversary and much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: anthony merchant, Arts on Fire, Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua Institution, great blue heron festival, Squonk, Squonk Opera, Steve O Hearn, Steve O'Hearn

Hewes Educational Center Holds 2024 Senior Recognition Ceremony

July 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hewes Educational Center recently held its 2024 Senior Recognition Ceremony at Chautauqua Institution. The students began their journey at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES more than two years ago. At the time, each sought a Career & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Hewes Educational Center, Paul Mihalko

Chautauqua Institution Opens Its 150th Season Saturday

June 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution will open its 150th season Saturday with a performance by Country music artist Martina McBride. McBride is a multiple Grammy nominee, selling over 23 million albums. Her career skyrocketed with the release of her second … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew H. Card Jr., Chautauqua Institution, David French, Elizabeth Goitein, Jon Meacham, Martina McBride, Melody Barnes, The Beach Boys

Former JPS Educator Barbi Price To Deliver JHS Graduation Keynote Address

June 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Former Jamestown Public Schools educator Barbi Price will deliver the keynote address at Jamestown High School’s 2024 Commencement. Commencement takes place at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Price retired from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barbi Price, Chautauqua Institution, Commencement, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

Chautauqua Lake Watershed Stream Monitoring Network Unveiled

May 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new stream monitoring network has been unveiled in Chautauqua County. Six tributary stations that will collect important information about the waters feeding Chautauqua Lake have been constructed. The stations are scheduled to be operational … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Jay Young, Jefferson Project, Michael Hill, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

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