Jamestown High School’s Spring Band Concert will take place on tonight. The performance at 7:00 p.m. in the JHS Auditorium will feature both the Concert and Symphonic bands under the direction of JHS Director of Bands Meghan Murray. The bands … [Read more...]
Battle of the Classes Raises $6,936 for MHA
Jamestown High School students raised $6,936.57 for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County through the 2023 Battle of the Classes. MHA Executive Director Steven Cobb accepted the donation, saying that proceeds will help benefit the … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Tonight
The 42nd annual Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes takes place tonight. The event is at 6:30 p.m. in the McElrath Gymnasium. Proceeds from the annual competition will benefit the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]
Homelessness Group Looking at What’s Next After Code Blue Season Ends
As two months remain for the two new emergency shelters in Jamestown to provide housing for the homeless, a group working on homelessness is looking at what's next. A group of faith-based organizations, social service groups, and other non-profits … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Steven Cobb – February 23, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Mental Health Association Executive Director Steven Cobb about the FDA possibly approving naloxone to be offered over the counter. … [Read more...]
FDA Considering Making Naloxone Available Over The Counter
The FDA is considering making naloxone available over the counter in the United States. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications,, when given in … [Read more...]
MHA Receives Donation for Warming Center
The Mental Health Association has received a donation to help support its new warming center. The annual "Run for Rosie," which is held in memory of Rosemary Billquist, donated $800 to the MHA. The recently opened warming center at MHA's … [Read more...]
Plans For Two Emergency Homeless Shelters Coming Together in Jamestown
Plans for two emergency homeless shelters that will have a total of 30 beds are coming together in the City of Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said a third round of meetings on homelessness in the city took place Thursday between community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Latin Inspiration – Allyson Murphy, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County
The Latin Inspiration show is a radio program for the community, hosted by Pastor Juan Perez (right), who provides an hour of inspirational Latin music along with news, interviews, and an encouraging message from the word of God. On Oct. 2, 2022 he … [Read more...]
MHA Celebrates $500,000 Federal Grant That Will Help People in Recovery Return to Work
A large crowd of community organizations and elected officials gathered at the Mental Health Association Tuesday to celebrate the award of a $500,000 grant that will help people in recovery return to the workforce. MHA Executive Director Steven … [Read more...]
