WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley sits down with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss the news about Lutheran closing its nursing home and rehab program; the 2023 election results, the 2024 solar eclipse, and more. … [Read more...]
Lutheran Closing Its Nursing Home, Rehab Program
Lutheran Social Services has announced it is closing its nursing home and rehabilitation program. The closure will affect 49 residents and 106 employees. LSS filed the closure with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and it … [Read more...]
Local Officials React to News of Lutheran Nursing Home Closing
Local officials are reacting to the news of Lutheran's closing of the nursing home and rehab program. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist sent out a statement saying, "I’m saddened to learn of today’s news and sympathize with our seniors and all … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lisa Melquist – May 20, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Lutheran Corporate Recruiter Lisa Melquist about how assisted living facilities are dealing with recruitment issues. … [Read more...]
GA Family Services to Close Residential Treatment and Learning Centers
JAMESTOWN - The GA Family Services Residential Treatment Center and Learning Center will be closing down within the next three months. The operation known as Gustavus Adolphus Family Services made the announcement on Friday, saying it had filed a … [Read more...]
Lutheran Opens New Edgewood Commons Facility
JAMESTOWN - Lutheran has opened a new 9,300-square-foot, $3.2 million facility on the east side of Jamestown. On Friday afternoon officials from the non profit assisted living facility cut the ribbon on the new Edgewood Commons development, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – GA Family Services Discusses National Foster Care Month
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 3, 2018 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample interviews Ericka Garcia, Foster Care Program Manager for G.A. Family Services; Kara Kloss, Family Resource Coordinator; and Edwin … [Read more...]
‘Out of the Darkness’ Suicide Awareness Walk Scheduled for Sept. 20
JAMESTOWN - Community members from all over the country are expected to participate in the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, September 20. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) … [Read more...]
