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National Comedy Center Reaches Fundraising Total, Projected to Open in 2018

May 22, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center in Jamestown has reached its fundraising goal for completing what is to become the first cultural institution and visitor experience dedicated to comedy. The NCC sent out a media release on Friday announcing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, John R. Oishei Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Lenna Foundation, National Comedy Center, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Tom Benson

Public-Private Partnership with Volt Vision Could Help Light Up Jamestown Riverwalk

July 21, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials are hoping the state will help support a project that could brighten the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk and make it an enjoyable destination even after the sun goes down. On Monday night Jamestown City Development Director … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Johnson Foundation, National Comedy Center, Riverwalk Illumination Project, Steve French, Vince DeJoy, Volt Vision

United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Receives $200,000 Grant from Johnson Foundation

December 23, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County received a major financial boost on Tuesday with a $200,000 grant from the Johnson Foundation. The contribution will be placed in the United Way’s endowment and will be used to support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Johnson Foundation, Tory Irgang, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Officials Announce Addition of Traffic Security Cameras in Jamestown

October 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has expanded the number of traffic security cameras in operation throughout the city. On Thursday afternoon Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings was joined by mayor Sam Teresi and Johnson Foundation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: DFT Communications, Harry Snellings, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Police Department, John Sellstrom, Johnson Foundation, Sam Teresi

Chautauqua Lake Association Receives $250,000 Grant from Johnson Foundation

August 21, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A local organization that works to battle weed and other aquatic nuisances in Chautauqua Lake has received a major funding boost. The Johnson Foundation recently made an investment to the Chautauqua Lake Association for $250,000 to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Johnson Foundation

JCC Receives $1,000,000 For Nursing Program Scholarships

August 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College has received a major donation from a local foundation. JCC students pursuing nursing and health-related degrees will have the chance to apply for scholarships, courtesy of the Johnson Foundation in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, John A. and Oscar Johnson Nursing Education Center, Johnson Foundation

City Council Receives Grant to Install Street Surveillance Cameras

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Areas of downtown Jamestown will be under video surveillance thanks to a $112,000 grant from the local Johnson Foundation. Monday night the city council approved a resolution to accept the funding and install the street security … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Johnson Foundation, Video Surveillance

Johnson Foundation Presents $250,000 Grant to Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

January 6, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation joined the Johnson Foundation Monday to make an important announcement that will go a long way in helping to beautify and improve neighborhoods throughout the city. This will continue to fund our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Johnson Foundation, Renaissance Block Challenge, Robert H. Jackson Center

MORNING NEWS: Audubon Announces Johnson Foundation Grant

March 26, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary recently received a grant that will go a long way in helping it achieve its mission of Environmental education, especially for children.  The Audubon Center recently received a grant from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Johnson Foundation

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