BUFFALO - Halloween is Oct. 31 and it's one of the most popular holidays in this country. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and super heroes will soon take to the streets for trick or treat fun, and the American Red Cross, Western and Central New … [Read more...]
Several Local First Responders to be Recognized with Red Cross ‘Hometown Hero’ Award
JAMESTOWN - The American Red Cross will honor several local residents for extraordinary courage at its annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast, Sponsored by Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, on Wednesday, May 16. The Hometown Heroes Breakfast celebrates … [Read more...]
Red Cross Offers Driving Safety Tips for Winter Season
BUFFALO - With the arrival of the winter season, the American Red Cross regional office in Buffalo is providing steps motorists can follow to get their vehicle ready for winter, as well as what they should do if they are caught in a winter … [Read more...]
Horrigan Joins Red Cross in Announcing “Sound the Alarm” Campaign
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan joined members of the American Red Cross of Western and Central New York on Monday to raise awareness about the American Red Cross’ upcoming Sound the Alarm events. Sound the Alarm is a series … [Read more...]
“Sound the Alarm” Safety Awareness Campaign to be Launched in September
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be joining representatives from the American Red Cross of Western and Central New York Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the American Red Cross Office in Jamestown to raise awareness for the … [Read more...]
Fire on Barret Ave. Ruled an Arson
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have determined that a fire that took place early Wednesday morning that destroyed both an abandoned home and significantly damaged an occupied apartment house was intentionally set. According to the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Red Cross Honors 2016 ‘Hometown Heroes’ Wednesday Morning
JAMESTOWN - The American Red Cross honored some of best and brightest the Southwestern New York community has to offer during the 14th Hometown Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, June 22 at Moon Brook Country Club in Jamestown. “These are everyday … [Read more...]
Next Babes of Wrath Home Bout is Saturday July 18 at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Babes of Wrath return to the flat track Saturday, July 18 to face Lehigh Valley’s Blast Furnace Betties! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the action starts at 7:30. Tickets are $10 pre-sale/$12 at the door, … [Read more...]
Several North County Communities Hit Hard by Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Emergency crews were busy for much of the day on Tuesday after extreme flooding struck several communities in northern Chautauqua County. According to the National Weather Service, an estimated five inches of rain fell within a … [Read more...]
Red Cross to Offer Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Session Wednesday at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Prendergast Library will offer a Citizen Preparedness Corps training session at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, on the topic “Prepare, Respond, Recover: What to do When Disaster Strikes.” The event is offered in partnership with New York … [Read more...]