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 ...

Fall Community Benefit Grants totaling $111,691 were recently awarded to 17 local organizations. Organizations approved by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation’s (NCCF) Board of Directors to receive this funding include the Chautauqua County Fair, Child Advocacy Program, CHRIC, ...

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 ...

Dozens of students at Gowanda High School earned honor roll status for the first marking period of the 2025-2026 academic year. Congratulations to all the following students in fifth grade through 12th grade on this academic recognition. HIGH HONOR ROLL (average of 95 and higher) Grade ...

Weekly events at local libraries are scheduled. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — Tuesday: Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters ...