WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's Tory Irgang and Liz Jones about the upcoming Give Big CHQ day of giving. … [Read more...]
WRFA Announces “I Remember” Oral History Project
Project will launch in June with a goal of interviewing 100 area residents JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents who want to share their memories to help chronicle local history in Chautauqua County will get a chance to do so later this year. WRFA-LP in … [Read more...]
Fund in Memory of Lexy Hughan Established at CRCF for Infinity Performing & Visual Arts
A fund in memory of the teenager who died following a hit-and-run accident on December 31 has been established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Infinity Performing and Visual Art’s Lexy Hughan Memorial Fund will be administered by … [Read more...]
City Council Learns More about Proposed Program, Ordinance to Reduce Feral Cats
Jamestown City Council members learned more about a proposed program and ordinance to reduce the number of feral cats in the city. Chautauqua County Humane Society's Executive Director Kellie Roberts presented on the Trap, Neuter, Vaccination, and … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center’s New Executive Director Leaves Position
The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]
Third Street Oak Tree Art Show Raises $2,341 for Urban Forestry Fund
The Third Street Oak Trees Art Show has raised $2,341 dollars for the Urban Forestry Fund. Nearly a dozen artists who participated in the art show donated proceeds from their sold artwork that was inspired by the Cathedral Oaks that once lined … [Read more...]
Humane Society Holding Pet Pantry Food Drive-Thru at Prendergast Library
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is partnering with the Prendergast Library to hold a drive-thru pet pantry food give-away from 2pm to 5pm today. Cat and dog food will be available. For those attending, please enter the Prendergast Library … [Read more...]
Pam Lydic Coalition Build Award Presented to CRCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce has presented the 2021 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down
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...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Labor Contract for Public Works, Parks Employees
Jamestown City Council has approved the labor contract for Public Works and Parks employees. The contract for AFSCME Local 418 covers January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 2.5% wage increase in the first three years with a … [Read more...]
