WASHINGTON - New York’s two representatives in the U.S. Senate both took time out on Wednesday to address to growing heroin and opioid epidemic that continues to affect communities across upstate new York, including here Chautauqua County. On … [Read more...]
Local Officials Want to Keep Drug Epidemic a Top Priority in 2016
MAYVILLE - Another reported overdose death of a county resident in the town of Ellery on Wednesday, combined with an increased number of emergency calls to deal with overdoses, has once again brought the heroin and opioid epidemic back to the public … [Read more...]
Vigil Planned for Area Woman who Died from Heroin Overdose in February 2015
DUNKIRK - When 23-year-old Christin Tibbetts died a year ago in Falconer from a heroin overdose, she left her grieving parents as well as a five-year-old daughter. On Saturday, February 27, the first anniversary of her death, her parents, Kim … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber from the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Huber, CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, to get an update on his organization's effort … [Read more...]
Local Officials Gather in Mayville Monday for Community Drug Forum
MAYVILLE - Community leaders from across Chautauqua County will be in Mayville this morning to learn more about what can be done to fight the area’s growing drug addiction problem. Both Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber Discusses Drug Addiction in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN, NY - Originally airing Thursday, March 12, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Huber, CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, about the rise in drug use and addiction in Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber Addresses Jamestown City Council
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. A local health organization that provides a drug rehab program for area addicts is asking city leaders to offer their support. During the Jan. 12, 3015 meeting of the Jamestown City Council, Rick Huber of … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association Requests Support for Drug Treatment Program from City Officials
JAMESTOWN - A local health organization that provides a drug rehab program for area addicts is asking city leaders to offer their support. During Monday night’s Jamestown City Council Work Session, Rick Huber of the Mental Health Association of … [Read more...]
