Women hold majority on council for the first time in the city's 132-year history JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its inaugural voting session on Monday night at City Hall. Councilwoman Marie Carrubba (D-Ward 4) was tapped to replace … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Stigma, Adequate Treatment Continue to Create Challenges in Battle Against Drug Addiction
JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at Jamestown Community College’s Scharman Theater Tuesday night as hundreds turned out to hear six different speakers offer an update and provide information in the fight against drug addiction. The "Many Faces of … [Read more...]
‘Many Faces of Addiction’ Forum Set for Wednesday Night at JCC
JAMESTOWN - An event geared at raising awareness about the causes and treatment for drug addiction is happening Wednesday night, Nov. 15, at Jamestown Community College. The “Many Faces of Addiction: No One Cause, No One Solution,” is being … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – The Many Faces of Addiction Preview Discussion
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Lillian Ney, Kia Briggs, and Janet Forbes about the upcoming "Many Faces of Addiction" forum scheduled to take … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Panel Discussion on Heroin Epidemic Draws Large Crowd Thursday Night
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at the James Prendergast Library Thursday night as nearly 100 people showed up to attend a panel discussion on the heroin epidemic in our community, and specifically its impact on … [Read more...]
AAUW, MHA Partner to Present Discussion on Heroin Addiction and Impact on Women
JAMESTOWN - The American Association of University Women is partnering with the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County to sponsor a panel discussion later this week to address the local heroin epidemic. The event will take place on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Creates PROMISE Fund to Help Raise Non-Essential Program Revenue
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has established a community fund that officials say will help aid the district in paying for school programming. The Jamestown Schools PROMISE Fund stands for Providing Resources to Our Mission in Support of … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces New Member of Transition Team
BEMUS POINT - County Executive-Elect Vince Horrigan, has named an additional Chautauqua County resident to his transition team. In a media release, Horrigan announced that Dunkirk resident Doug Stock has been appointed to his transition team. … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces Members of Non-Partisan Transition Team
BEMUS POINT - The man who will be Chautauqua County’s next county executive has announced the members of his transition team. On Monday, County Executive-Elect Vince Horrigan named the eight members of his transition team, which he calls a … [Read more...]
AUDIO: WRFA Community Matters – Dr. Lillian Ney and Leonard Faulk Discuss Jamestown Planning
Long-time members of the Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, Dr. Lillian Ney and Leonard Faulk, stop by the WRFA studio to talk with Public Affairs Director Jason Sample about the commission and an upcoming community input … [Read more...]
