54 households have been helped in the last year by the Jamestown BPU's Good Neighbor Fund. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities John Alfred and Oscar Johnson Memorial Trust/BPU Good Neighbor Fund has distributed $156,642.75 to customers in need … [Read more...]
8th Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle Set For October 18
The eighth Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle that supports people with disabilities returns on Friday, 0ctober 18. The event takes place at the Celoron Legion, located at the corner of Fairmount and Jackson avenues. The doors will open at … [Read more...]
Grant Awarded For Improvements to Cusimano Westside Overland Trail
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has been awarded $65,000 from local foundations to make improvements to the Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail in Brokenstraw and Panama State Forests. The funding will also help … [Read more...]
County Releases Interactive Trails Map
An interactive map to trails in Chautauqua County has been released. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), in collaboration with Chautauqua County Government and the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways group, announced … [Read more...]
County EMS Distributing ‘Stop The Bleed’ Kits to Area Schools
The Chautauqua County Department of Emergency Services will be distributing "Stop the Bleed" kits to all schools across Chautauqua County. EMS Education Coordinator Josh Schauman said the initiative is a proactive response to the tragic shooting … [Read more...]
Today Is ‘Give Big CHQ’ Day in Chautauqua County
Today is the "Give Big CHQ" fundraiser in Chautauqua County. The 24-hour online event was started by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation in 2018. Community Impact Officer Liz Jones said it has raised over $1.7 million for over 150 local … [Read more...]
WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Starts Airing Sunday, June 16
WRFA’s “I Remember” oral history project will make its debut this Sunday, June 16. The 14-episode program will air at 10:30 a.m. on 107.9 fm on Sundays except for the first Sunday of the month. The series features local residents and area … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Give Big CHQ – June 6, 2024
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's annual "Give Big CHQ" day of philanthropy will take place June 13, 2024. Community Impact Officer Liz Jones tells us more. … [Read more...]
Tree Planting Ceremony Held In Front of Roger Tory Peterson’s Boyhood Home
The City of Jamestown was joined by Roger Tory Peterson Institute for an Arbor Day tree planting in front of naturalist's boyhood home. The planting was done in honor of Jamestown receiving the Tree City USA designation for a 43rd year. Parks … [Read more...]
New City Park Fees Approved For Traveling Baseball, Softball Teams
Jamestown City Council has approved new park fees for traveling baseball and softball teams. The new travel baseball and softball team fee will be $125.00 per team, per game, including practice time. It was learned during the voting session on … [Read more...]
