Four humanities projects are receiving $230,996 in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Comedy Center will receive $10,000 through a Preservation Assistance Grant to support efforts to care for the center's … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Recipients Announced
The YWCA Jamestown has announced the 2024 Women of Achievement recipients. The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources said the awards recognize and honor women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and … [Read more...]
City Council Proposes Salary Increases, Charter Change Defining Mayor’s Role
Jamestown City Council is proposing to increase both Council and the Mayor's salaries with some caveats following recommendations by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund said the consensus from Council members is to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robet H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 23, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with newly appointed Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon to learn more about her vision for the organization as well as … [Read more...]
Jackson Center President to Leave Post at End of Month
JAMESTOWN - Susan Moran Murphy, the president of the Robert H. Jackson Center will be leaving the organization at the end of this month. “Susan is an outstanding executive who led us to a new level of excellence. Sue has also significantly … [Read more...]
2018 Big Read Initiative Kicks Off Wednesday Night, March 14 in Salamanca
SALAMANCA - The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System and Seneca Nation of Indians Libraries will kicks off the 2018 NEA Big Read initiative with a celebration this week. This year’s big read book is “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich. A … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Names Michael E. Hill as New President
CHAUTAUQUA - Michael E. Hill, currently the president and CEO of Youth For Understanding USA, will be Chautauqua Institution’s 18th president, the Institution’s Board of Trustees has announced. Hill is an experienced leader of arts, cultural and … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Host Three Separate Events in October
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will host three separate events for the community in October. The events will feature an appearance by several coaches and athletic officials from St. Bonaventure University, a performance from a nationally … [Read more...]
St. Bonaventure, Alfred Join ‘Enough is Enough’ Campus Assault Prevention Campaign
SYRACUSE - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday brought the Enough is Enough campaign to Syracuse University to announce that a number of private colleges and universities from across the state are joining the initiative. Several private schools joined … [Read more...]
Cattaraugus County Native One of Victims in Fort Hood Shooting
A Cattaraugus County native was one of the 16 soldiers wounded during Wednesday’s shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. According to media reports, Maj. Patrick Miller – a native of Allegany, NY – sustained wounds to his abdomen but is expected to … [Read more...]
