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Wreath campaign honors veterans

The Dunkirk Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is participating in the Wreaths Across America campaign this year. The campaign honors deceased veterans by placing a balsam wreath on each grave. Wreaths are placed at more than 5,200 locations across the United States. Locally, ...

Shelters prepared as rise seen in homelessness

JAMESTOWN --- Recently, evidence-backed claims from knowledgeable sources within Chautauqua County have stated there has been a rise in the number of homeless encampments within the city of Jamestown. Even with the many warming shelter locations, it is crucial to ensure that people are ...

Blue Star Mothers donation made

The Chautauqua County Municipal Clerk’s Association recently held its November luncheon at Pine Junction. Attendees brought in items they collected in their offices for the Blue Star Mothers of Western New York. The CCMCA voted to donate $500 for postage to ship the care packages overseas ...

Albania centers are focus of Shakespeare Club

The fifth regular meeting of the 2025-2026 season of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was hosted at the home of Nicki Schoenl. President Karin S. Cockram welcomed Club members to the meeting. After a brief business meeting concluded, a paper by Susan Westling on the Historic Centers of Berat ...

MHA recognizes outstanding volunteer, announces hat and glove drive

Monthly recovery luncheons at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) are an opportunity to recognize significant milestones participants have achieved and to thank volunteers for the invaluable services they provide. At the MHA’s October luncheon, Executive Director ...

School Boards Association honors Brocton, SILC

BROCTON - Brocton Central School and Southwestern Independent Living Center were recently honored as “Champions of Change” for 2025 by the State School Board Association. The award recognizes the collaboration between Brocton Central School and SILC for this year’s symposium, ...