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Paint CHQ Mural Program Celebrates Completion Of Bemus Point Mural

October 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Paint CHQ Mural Program is celebrating the completion of its mural in Bemus Point. This is the fifth mural completed under the program that’s run by the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG). The Bemus Point mural, titled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, PAINT CHQ mural program

Jamestown Celebrates 45 Years Of Being A Tree City USA With Tree Planting

October 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown celebrated 45 years of its Tree City USA designation with the planting of five trees on the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. Jamestown Parks Manager Dan Stone said that three Red Sunset Maples have been planted on the north shore … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arbor Day, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, City of Jamestown, Dan Stone, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Commission, Joan P. Shevory Citizen Forester Award, Mary Laird, Natioanal Comedy Center, Parks, Recreation, Tree City USA, Urban Forestry Fund

10th Annual Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle Set For Oct. 16

October 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 10th annual Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle will be held this Friday, 0ctober 16. The battle takes place at the Celoron Legion, located at the corner of Fairmount and Jackson avenues. The doors will open at 6:00, and the show will start … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Coco Vega, Filling the Gap Inc, Katrina Twerk Island, Marcos Figueroa, Mark Pacheco, Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle, The Resource Center

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

TRC To Present ’25 Prospect Street’ At The Reg

September 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center will present the film, 25 Prospect Street, at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on September 23. The film is about the challenges and triumphs of operating a movie theater that provides jobs for people with disabilities. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 25 Prospect Street, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Filling the Gap Inc, Laurel Run, ReelAbilities, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Resource Center

10,000 Maniacs Archival Retrospective Exhibit At JCC Weeks Gallery Opens Tonight

September 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Weeks Gallery at Jamestown Community College is celebrating the 45-year history of 10,000 Maniacs with a special archival exhibition as part of the band’s 45th anniversary arts festival. “Maniacs 45: An Archival Retrospective” will be on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 000 Maniacs Archival Inventory Project, 10, 10000 Maniacs, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Community College, JCC Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Weeks Gallery

Trail Revitalization Work On Earl Cardot Eastland Overland Trail Complete

September 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Phase V of trails revitalization work on the Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail has been completed. The work was done on the trail in Boutwell Hill State Forest by Trail Construction Associates. The project was a joint effort between the New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright, Boutwell Hill State Forest, Canadaway Creek Wildlife Management Areas, Chautauqua County Parks Department, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail, Jacob Bodway, Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, Jr. Legacy Funds, Lenna Foundation, Mount Pleasant State Forest, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Town of Chautauqua, Trail Construction Associates

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Tony Dolce

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Jamestown City Council member Tony Dolce. Dolce died unexpectedly Saturday, July 18 in his home. Prior to his retirement in 2024, he was employed by the Jamestown Public Schools District as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amelia Dolce, Anne Dolce, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Christian Dolce, Holy Apostles Parish, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, SS Peter and Paul Church, SS Peter and Paul Church Choir, Tony Dolce

10,000 Maniacs Celebrating 45th Anniversary With Three-Day Arts Festival in September

June 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 10,000 Maniacs will celebrate their 45th Anniversary this September with a three day arts festival that culminates with a benefit concert. The band, who first performed on Labor Day weekend 1981, will play the concert on Saturday, September 5, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10, 10000 Maniacs, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dead Letter Office, Jamestown Community College, Labor Day, Madness Most Discreet, R.E.M, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio, Robert Buck Memorial Scholarship Fund, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Sukanya Burman Dance, The Aaron Perez Fund, The B&B Fund, UBS Financial Services, Weeks Gallery, Winter Garden Plaza

More Than 140 Non-Profits Gearing Up For Give Big CHQ

June 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More than 140 non-profits are gearing up for Give Big CHQ in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation sponsors the 24-hour online event which is considered the biggest day of philanthropy in Chautauqua County. The day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCB, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Courier Capital, Give Big CHQ, Northwest Bank

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