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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

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

NY Landbank Association, Chautauqua County Land Bank Celebrate 10 Years of Growth and Impact

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Landbank Association, as well as the Chautauqua County Land Bank, are celebrating over 10 years of growth and impact in the state. Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis said land banks were created by New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2008 Mortgage Crisis, American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Gina Paradis, Jamestown City Council, New York Landbank Association, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, tax auction

CREDC Receives Grant for Feasibility Study of Creating ‘Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways Group’

April 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has received a grant to work on ways of bringing trail groups together. The $25,000 grant from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation will explore the feasibility of establishing a "Friends of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Chautauqua County Greenway Plan, Chautauqua County Planning Department, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail, Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways Group, Jacob Bodway, New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, town of Westfield, Welch Trail

Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down

December 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling is stepping down this week. City Council member and Fenton History Center Board Member Marie Carrubba told City Council on Monday that Goodling has taken another job within Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capacity Lab, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fenton History Center, Marie Carrubba, Noah Goodling, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation

Jamestown City Council to Review $154,675 Shared Services Agreement for Fire Department Software

June 21, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review an agreement between the City and the County Sheriff's Office for the Jamestown Fire Department to move to a digital reporting system. The shared services agreement for fire reporting and management software under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Broadband Feasibility Study, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Lake Management Alliance Highlights Unity Efforts Between Member Groups

June 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - At the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance’s May Annual Meeting, Interim Executive Director Vince Horrigan indicated that more can be accomplished regarding near-shore and shoreline clean-up if organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Vince Horrigan

Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000

March 24, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response efforts are quickly forming around the country, including here in Chautauqua County. On Monday a coalition of Chautauqua County foundations and funders announced the creation of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, coronavirus, COVID-19, Cummins Foundation, Holmberg Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Nestle Purina Pet Care, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Awards $600,000 in Grant Funding to 15 Projects

January 16, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance has finalized its list of projects that will receive funding to assist with lake management efforts in 2020. The Alliance has partnered with several local foundations and county … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

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