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Published 21 hours agoPortland Native Lori Dispenza Inducted Into NYS Senate Veterans Hall Of Fame
State Senator George Borrello honored U.S. Army veteran and longtime veterans advocate Lori Dispenza during a special ceremony recognizing her induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Dispenza, a Portland native and graduate of Brocton Central School,…
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Published 21 hours agoJames McIntyre Selected As 2026 Joseph H. Mason Award Recipient
Jamestown resident James B. McIntyre has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Joseph H. Mason Community Service Award. The award is presented annually by United Way of Chautauqua County. Now in its 46th year, the Joseph H. Mason Award recognizes the exceptional community…
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Published September 25[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center – September 24, 2026
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be wrapping up its programming on the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials in October. We’ll learn about what topics those will focus on as well as a new youth program scheduled for the end of next month. More Posts for Show: Community…
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Published September 25‘Mystery At The Marvin’ To Be Held In October
A “Mystery at the Marvin” will be held at the Marvin House in October. The Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House is inviting guests to experience an original interactive mystery presented at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. Created for the Marvin House’s 75th…
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Published September 21United Way Kicks Off 2026 Fundraising Campaign With $1.7 Million Goal
The United Way of Chautauqua County has kicked off its 2026 Fundraising Campaign to raise $1.7 million to fund programs and initiatives impacting children, families and seniors in Chautauqua County. Volunteers, representatives from local agencies, and United Way staff recently…
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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 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 11Jamestown Farmers Market’s Fall CSA Now Accepting Sign-Ups
The Jamestown Farmers Market’s eight-week fall community-supported agriculture (CSA) program are now open for sign-ups now through October 2. Participants will receive a weekly share of produce from local farms and farmers with two pickup times on Wednesdays at St. Luke’s…
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Published September 10[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Victoria Parker of the Busti Historical Society – August 28, 2026
Victoria Parker of the Busti Historical Society talked all about what the historical society has to offer year round and what their future plans are with AOF host Anthony Merchant www.busti-historical-society.weebly.com www.facebook.com/bustihistoricalsociety More Posts for Show:…
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Published September 10[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Katie Smith of Hazeltine Public Library – August 28, 2026
Katie Smith of the Hazeltine Public Library in Busti spoke with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about their new exhibit of Ralph Sandquist Bird Carvings along with what the library has going on this summer/fall www.hazeltinelibrary.org www.facebook.com/HazeltineLibrary More Posts…
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Published September 09St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Donates To JCC Food Pantry
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop has donated $500 to Jamestown Community College’s food pantry. JCC’s director of Campus Life and Programming Heather Gregory said the donation will help restock the Jamestown Campus food pantry throughout the academic year. Located in the Hamilton…