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...]
City Council To Vote on $2.7 Million Bond Renewal To Cover Costs to Complete Fleet Maintenance Building Project
Jamestown City Council will vote on issuing $2.7 million bond to cover the completion of the Fleet Maintenance Building project. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, "The BAN that we got last year … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2024 Season
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have announced their 2024 season. The first home game for the Tarp Skunks will take place against the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30 at Russell E. Diethrick Stadium. A free tailgate festival will take … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Upgrades Lighting, Sound Equipment
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has recently been able to upgrade its lighting and sound equipment. The project, which cost $170,000, was made possible through support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...]
1st Annual Mike and Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award Given to Cindy Reidy
The first Annual Mike & Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award has been given to Cindy Reidy. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and Chautauqua Leadership Network (CLN) partnered to create the award and fund following the death of Mike … [Read more...]
