GOWANDA — The final Gowanda Board of Education meeting of the school marked the end of Mark Nephew’s tenure with the district. After 27 years as a Board member, Nephew is stepping down. Nephew, the Mayor of Gowanda, was commended by Superintendent Dr. Robert Anderson and the Board at his ...
The Class of 2026 rang the bell one last time on their journey at Forestville Schools. Saturday’s Commencement ceremony served as a celebration of their hard work and a turning point for the next chapter in their stories. Following the traditional pomp and circumstance processional, a ...
SOUTH DAYTON — Another Wednesday night of music will be in the South Dayton Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday by Tuck-N-Pope Country Music. Bring lawn chairs as hot dogs and soda are available for sale by the Village Hall. Check out the Depot's Rail and Movie Museum. Music in the Gazebo Committee is sponsoring "The Story of the Bald Eagle" with Jace Wightman. This presentation is part of our Nation's 250th year celebration. Wightman will talk about the Bald Eagle's life and answer questions. Adjoining the presentation, on display, will be Linda Frederickson's hand carved ...
MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster parents and help provide safe, supportive homes for children in our community. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, prospective foster parents receive guidance and support as they explore opening their hearts and homes to children who may not have their basic needs met or a safe place to call home. Foster parents play a critical role by providing temporary, stable, and nurturing care for children who are placed in foster care ...
JAMESTOWN — Audubon Community Nature Center’s next First Sunday Story Time for 2- to 8-year-old(s) and their adults is July 5. Doors open at 12:20 p.m. for the 12:30–1 p.m. event. The building is fully open at 1 p.m. The program and building admission are both free. Children’s books are powerful tools to connect children to nature and establish a strong foundation for their educational journey. Go on literary adventures with animals, through habitats and seasons, and discover new things with every page. After Story Time, check out all the critters – and books, puzzles, ...
Several years ago, I interned at an outdoor school in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Like much of California, it tended to be dry for most of the year, with a somewhat wetter late winter and early spring. While there, I spent most of my time as an educator leading ...
