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Breakthrough moments bring lots of magic

Parenting is one of the hardest responsibilities anyone can undertake, yet it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime. Life is an adventure. Sometimes, it is filled with challenges we never anticipated but reveals so much about the real purpose of life. The truth is that we are all just one accident, one diagnosis, or one unexpected phone call away from a completely different life. Throughout my career working with families of children with disabilities, I have had the privilege of not only supporting them professionally but also observing their lives. I ...

New director for youth ballet named

JAMESTOWN – Following the retirement of longtime Artistic Director and School Director Monika Alch after more than three decades of dedicated leadership, the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet (CRYB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Barczak as its new School Director. A ...

Month shows support for breastfeeding awareness

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to supporting nursing families, promoting the benefits of human milk feeding, and increasing awareness of resources available to parents and infants. In recognition of the month, the Chautauqua Child Care Council's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is encouraging registered and licensed child care providers throughout the region to become Breastfeeding Friendly designated programs. The designation is awarded by the New York State Department of Health to child care providers who complete ...

Legion honors four Fredonia students in ceremony

In July, the Fredonia American Legion Post 59 Women’s Auxiliary recognized 3 applicants for the Legion’s Department of Education Scholarships. The Auxiliary also recognized its 2026 Girls State participant. A reception was hosted by the auxiliary and included members, the students and ...

Healing with Horses: Seeing, believing in a better lifestyle

What if years of scientific research eventually revealed that many seemingly different diseases have more in common than we ever imagined? While every diagnosis has its own causes and treatments, researchers across many disciplines are increasingly discovering common threads: the body's ...

Youth effort makes difference in Westfield

WESTFIELD — The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, in partnership with the YWCA Westfield's Girls Leadership Initiative, recently celebrated the impact of youth-led philanthropy benefiting the Westfield Recreation Department. The initiative was made possible through support from the ...