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Greg and Sue Jones Selected as 2023 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award Recipients

August 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has announced that Greg and Sue Jones have been selected as the 2023 recipients of the John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. The annual award has been presented since 1994 in recognition of an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Greg Jones, John D. Hamilton Community Service Award, Sue Jones

Community Foundation Awards Nearly $14,000 To Falconer Region Organizations

July 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has awarded nearly $14,000 to twelve organizations in the Falconer region. The funding comes from the Falconer Region Community Fund and Donald R. Swanson Memorial Fund. The grants were awarded for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Donald R. Swanson Memorial Fund, Ellington Library, Falconer Central School District, Falconer Region Community Fund, Maurice and Doris Roach

New Prendergast Library Patio Dedicated to Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle

June 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Officials and family dedicated a new patio in honor of local radio legend, Jim Roselle, at the James Prendergast Library on Saturday. The ceremony, which included the dedication of the new community gardens as well, preceded the library's annual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Hickman, James Prendergast Library, Jim Roselle, Lenna Foundation, New York State Public Library construction funds, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Ribbon Cut on New Welcome Sign to Jamestown

June 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Rotary and local officials joined to cut the ribbon on the new Jamestown sign at the entrance to the city. Jamestown Rotary Club President John Healy said the project has been 25 years in the making with discussions between the City of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allied Alarm Services, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, City of Jamestown, Ellison Bronze, Gary Lynn, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Jamestown Rotary, Jessie Smith Darah Fund, John Healy, Kathy Burke, Linda Swanson, Liz Jones, Lynn Development Group, Peter Sullivan, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Tory Irgang

City Council Receives Update on Parks Projects

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council received an update Monday on various projects happening in the Parks Department. Parks Manager Dan Stone, speaking to City Council on Monday, presented a lengthy list of projects and events the Parks Department has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Stone, disc golf, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Advanced Products, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jamestown YMCA, Lillian Dickson Park, Nordstrom Park, Parkitects, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Summer Playground Program

Give Big CHQ Set for Thursday, June 8

June 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local fundraising day, Give Big CHQ, takes place this Thursday, June 8. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Coordinator Liz Jones said the 24-hour fundraiser will feature 125 organizations that are located in or serve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Give Big CHQ, Liz Jones, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library

June 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, James Prendergast Library, Jennifer Champ, Lenna Foundation, New York State Public Library construction funds, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative

April 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Panebianco, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Public Market, Murray L. Bob Education Initiative

New Neighbors Coalition Seeking Volunteers, Donations To Support New Families in Jamestown

March 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New Neighbors Coalition is seeking volunteers and donations to help support new families in Jamestown. The coalition, based out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, is working with Buffalo-based Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement agency, which is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown Public Market, Journey's End, Linnea Haskin, Luke Fodor, New Neighbors Coalition, refugee resettlement, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer

March 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bird Bike Share, Brent Sheldon, bus stop arm camera program, BusPatrol, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, EBT Cards, Eddie Sundquist, electric bike, electric scooter, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Operation Pets, TNVR program

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