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Published September 18[LISTEN] Community Matters – Hispanic Heritage Festival – September 18, 2026
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with CHQ Hispanic Development Co-Founder Solimar Vazquez about the 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival being held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Jackson-Taylor Park. More Posts for Show: Community Matters
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Published September 18[LISTEN] Community Matters – EverWild Land Trust – September 17, 2026
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley discusses climate resiliency and how that translates to work being done in the watersheds of Chautauqua County with Everwild Land Trust Director of Conservation Twan Leenders. More Posts for Show: Community Matters
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Published September 18Student Enrollment At JCC Is Up Again
Student enrollment is up at Jamestown Community College. The college is reporting a 7% increase over fall 2025 enrollment as of September 14, the census date for fall semester classes. As of the census, JCC had 2,115 students, up from 1,979 at the same point last year. The…
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Published September 18Three Chautauqua County Health Care Providers Have Received More Than $4 Million In Funding
Three health care providers in Chautauqua County are receiving more than $4 million in federal funding for New York’s Rural Community Health Integration Initiative. The investment is part of the broader federal Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion, five-year…
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Published September 18Kiantone Volunteer Fire To Receive Funding To From NYS Div. Of Homeland Security
Kiantone Independent Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is receiving $560,480 to help improve facilities, response capabilities, and emergency preparedness. Kiantone is one of 65 volunteer fire departments and districts receiving state capital funding. With nearly half of New Yorkers…
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Published September 18Fifth Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival To Take Place Saturday At Jackson-Taylor Park
The fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will take place this Saturday in Jamestown. The free event by CHQ Hispanic Development goes from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19 at Jackson Taylor Park. The community festival, which coincides with National Hispanic Heritage…
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Published September 17Solve the Mystery at the Marvin House Interactive Presentation in Jamestown, October 3-4, 7pm
Jamestown, NY Step inside Jamestown’s historic Marvin House and travel back to 1951, where a live radio broadcast, hidden secrets, and an unfolding mystery await. The Elizabeth Warner Marvin […]
The Villager (Ellicottville)
Published September 17Bemus Point Fall Festival Over 70 Vendors Come to Celebrate Fall
By Darlene Brace The Bemus Point Fall Fest is happening this weekend – September 18-20, from 10am-5pm each day. There will be music, a cruise-in, a variety of vendors, and […]
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Published September 17WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 17, 2026
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. FRI SEP 18 Gavin Paterniti – Labyrinth…
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Published September 17NYS Launches Enrollment For State Energy Affordability Program
New York State has launched a new statewide enrollment drive to help millions more residents get a monthly discount on their utility bills through the State’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). While 1 million households statewide are already enrolled in the EAP, the State…
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Published September 17First Community Walking Tour For Zoning Code Update Set For Sept. 28
The first Community Walking Tour as part of Jamestown’s Zoning Code update will take place September 28. The walking tour from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, will meet in the Roseland Park parking lot off Fluvanna Avenue. The group will tour the Fluvanna Avenue and…
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Published September 17Final 3rd On Third Event Of The Season Set For Tonight
The final 3rd on Third community event is set for tonight in downtown Jamestown. The free event by CHQ Chamber is designed to encourage attendees to shop, dine, and explore downtown Jamestown. Featured tonight will be live music by Rachel Eisenstat, free downtown walking tours by…