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...]
Concerns and Questions Raised About Lutheran Housing Project at Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Several people spoke against or had questions at the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals meeting about a variance petition by Lutheran Social Services for a new housing project at its Falconer Street campus. Lutheran requested that the petition be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plans for DPW Central Garage, Shawbucks
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the City to continue moving forward with converting the former Hartley Buick property on Washington Street into a new DPW Central Garage. A question had been raised whether the … [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...]
MORNING NEWS: City Council to Act on LSS, TRC Resolutions Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session tonight in city hall with several items on the agenda. Among the items to be acted on is the a Tax Equivalency Payment Agreement between the city and four properties … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lutheran Social Services to Make Full Payment in Lieu of Taxes to City
JAMESTOWN - A not-for-profit senior housing organization in Jamestown will be doing its part to help pay for services provided by the city. During Monday night's Jamestown City Council work session, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi announced that Lutheran … [Read more...]
Community Gardening a Growing Movement in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - There’s a Community Garden renaissance happening in Jamestown. More than two dozen local groups, organizations, schools and agencies are involved in some way, shape or form with community gardening projects throughout the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
