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Overnight closure of I-86 Bridge over Chautauqua Lake The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 86 eastbound over Chautauqua Lake, between the towns of North Harmony and Ellery, Chautauqua County, will be closed from 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, to 6 a.m. Thursday, April 9, to facilitate an ongoing rehabilitation project. Motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing State Route 394 and State Route 430. Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie ...

History Center hires education coordinator

JAMESTOWN — Elizabeth “Liz” Gabalski has joined the staff of the Fenton History Center. She will manage the educational programming and community outreach. She is the Education Coordinator. She hails from Frewsburg and loves local history. Executive Director Joni Blackman said, ...

CASA invites community to stand up for children in April

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Chautauqua County is calling on residents across the county to take action in support of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. At any given time, approximately 100 children in Chautauqua County are living in foster care through no fault of their own. Across the nation — and locally — factors such as substance use and shifting socioeconomic conditions are contributing to an increased strain on the child welfare system. These challenges can have lasting impacts on children’s emotional well-being, education, ...

WNY Forward Fund announces grants for common ground

The Western New York Forward Fund, a collaborative effort of local funders, has announced its second grant opportunity with a call for “Expressions of Interest (EOI)” from nonprofit organizations who are working to protect human rights and democracy, and to expand civic engagement and activation. This focus on civic health is defined as strong connections between residents, robust relationships between people and public institutions, and positive attachments that people have to the places they live. Established and emerging nonprofit organizations focused on rapid response and ...

Lecture explores Jamestown Trolley 93 restoration progress

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present the next program in its 2026 Here & There – Chautauqua County History, Travelers and Memories series on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Jamestown Street Railway Trolley Car 93 marks its 100th birthday this year. Put in service in ...

Chaco Canyon history discussed at Shakespeare Club

A recent meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was hosted at the home of Irene Strychalski. President Karin Cockram welcomed Club members to the meeting. After a brief business meeting concluded, a paper by Lisa Mertz on The Spirits of Chaco Canyon was presented. A summary ...