Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced on May 5, and State University of New York at Fredonia alumnus Brian Usifer is a nominee. In the category of Best Orchestrations, Usifer was nominated for his work on the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess.” He also serves as ...

The National Comedy Center will become the home of famed comedian Mel Brooks’ career archives. The announcement comes with the 99-year-old Brooks’ newest film, Spaceballs II, coming out in theaters April 27. Brooks’ career archives are one of the most comprehensive collections of ...

The 36th annual Chautauqua County Envirothon was held April 29 at Boy Scouts of America’s Camp Merz located in Mayville. A rainy, cold day could not quell the competitive spirits of the 15 competing schools, comprised of 27 different teams. Students spent the day answering ...

JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua Lake Men of Integrity want to see guys take their girls out on a date, whether they’re newly dating or been together for 40 years. They’ve set up the entertainment. Comedian Jeff Allen will be performing at the Reg Lenna on Friday, May 15. Allen likes the ...

County Health board meets May 21 MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold their bimonthly meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St. in Mayville. Comments received from the public will be accepted as ...

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Ahira Hall Library presents: AARP Safe Driver’s ...