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Trib Total Media: UPMC Cutting 1,000 Jobs

April 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Trib Total Media of Pittsburgh reports UPMC is cutting 1,000 jobs because of post-pandemic challenges. Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Paul Wood said the reductions will impact just over 1% of UPMC’s more than 100,000-member … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Paul Wood, UPMC, UPMC Chautauqua

UPMC Chautauqua President Leaving For New Job At UPMC Hamot

December 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPMC Chautauqua's president will be leaving to become the new president of UPMC Hamot. Brian Durniok has been serving since July as the interim president of UPMC Hamot. He was chosen following a national executive search to fill the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Durniok, UPMC Chautauqua, UPMC Hamot

Downtown Jamestown Jingle and Mingle Festival Takes Place Saturday, Dec. 2

December 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jingle & Mingle Festival will take place in downtown Jamestown Saturday, December 2. Collaborative Children's Solutions Owner Pat Smeraldo said family friendly activities will begin at noon on Tracy Plaza, with that block of East Third … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charity Nuse and Friends, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Jingle and Mingle Festival, Magic Moments Carriage Rides, Nerds Gone Wild, Pat Smeraldo, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Tracy Plaza, UPMC Chautauqua

Chautauqua County Begins Code Blue Warnings For the Winter Season

November 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has begun issuing code blue warnings for the winter season This warning is triggered when temperatures reach 32 degrees or lower, including wind chill, and requires shelter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, code blue warning, UCAN City Mission, United Christian Advocacy Network City Mission, UPMC Chautauqua

JCC Foundations Honors Donna Beal With 2023 John D. Hamilton Award

November 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Community College Foundation has honored Donna Beal as its 2023 John D. Hamilton Award recipient. The Hamilton Award was established in 1995 to recognize individuals whose contributions exemplify those of Hamilton, a past president … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donna Beal, First Presbyterian Church, Jamestown Community College Foundation, Jamestown Public Schools, John D. Hamilton Award, National Association of Education Administrators, New York State Community College Trustees, New York State Personnel Administrators, New York State Public Relations Board, St. Susan Center, UPMC Chautauqua

Fire Destroys Colony Motel In Ellicott

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fire at The Colony Motel in the town of Ellicott destroyed the building Tuesday morning. Celoron Fire Chief Jamison Justham said crews arrived at the scene of 620 Fairmount Avenue at 5:30 a.m. to find fire in the back of the motel. He said 15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Celoron Fire Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Colony Motel, Ellicott Police Department, Jamison Justham, Salvation Army, Town of Ellicott, UPMC Chautauqua

Rural Mobile Unit Health Fair Set for Wednesday in Clymer

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The first annual "Rural Mobile Unit Health Fair" is set to take place this Wednesday in Chautauqua County. The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25 at the Abbe Reformed Church in Clymer, located at 595 Clymer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Clymer Central School District, Judy Wroda, Mobile Health Vehicle, Molina Healthcare, Rural Mobile Unit Health Fair, Southwestern Independent Living Center, The Chautauqua Center, UPMC Chautauqua, Veterans Administration, Windsong Mobile Unit

JLDC Board Hears Downtown Programming Fund Requests

August 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard three requests for Downtown Programming funds totaling $48,320. The Italian American Charity Golf Association is requesting $30,000 to bring in electric violin quartet, Femmes of Rock, to the Reg … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Downtown Programming Fund, Eddie Sundquist, Femmes of Rock, Italian American Charity Golf Association, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jamestown Public Market, Mark Winne, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Mitchell Anderson, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, UPMC Chautauqua

Chautauqua County Hospitals To Receive $14.1 Million More A Year in Federal Funding

August 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County hospitals will receive $14.1 million more a year in federal funding due to a change in Medicare payments. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule change … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Chuck Schumer, Karen Beardsley, UPMC Chautauqua, Westfield Memorial Hospital

YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement Recipients Announced

July 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement recipients have been announced. The annual event recognizes and honors women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annika Spitzer, Association of Corporate Pro Bono, Chautauqua County IDEA Coalition, Chautauqua Lake School District, Geisinger Health, Global Talent Department, Hebrew Congregation of Chautauqua, Jamestown City Council, Leigh-Anne Hendrick, New York State Choreographers Initiative, New York State Council for the Arts, Now Gen Leadership camp, NYS DanceForce, Patricia Graves, St. Lawrence Health System, Sukanya Burman, Tamara Dickey, UPMC Chautauqua, Women of Achievement, YWCA Jamestown

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