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Area author releases ‘Lost Gold of Chautauqua’

Community News May 16, 2026

“The Lost Gold of Chautauqua: The Treasure of the Future Lies in the Mystery of the Past” by T.F. Herr, a Chautauqua County resident, is the latest book release from NFB Publishing of Buffalo. For more than two centuries, whispers of lost gold have haunted the rugged depths of Chautauqua Creek Gorge. In the turmoil of the French and Indian War, a military payroll vanished into the wilderness — and into legend. When George Evans IV discovers a 200-year-old journal penned by his own ancestor, he becomes the heir to a mystery that has shadowed the Button-Evans family for ...

Department of Mental Hygiene partners with Chautauqua Institution

Community News May 15, 2026

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (CCDMH) has announced a new partnership with Chautauqua Institution to strengthen mental health awareness and support across the Institution’s campus. This collaborative initiative will equip staff across all departments with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Through Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), employees will learn practical strategies to support individuals in crisis as well as those showing ...

Josh Groban, Kenny G., Amy Grant To Perform At Chautauqua

Entertainment May 14, 2026

Josh Groban joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Chautauqua Institution. Tickets for Groban's performance go on sale Friday. Groban released a new album on Friday. Titled CINEMATIC, the album is a tribute to the world ...

Mel Brooks’ archives coming to Comedy Center

Community News May 14, 2026

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 comedic creative material ever preserved. The archive comprises nearly 150,000 creative and production documents and more than 5,000 photographs, many never-before-seen. It offers an unparalleled record of Brooks’ creative life and the development of works that transformed American comedy and culture ...

Community Notebook

Community News May 14, 2026

Meat bingo Saturday at Fredonia legion The Sons of the American Legion Post 59 at 156 E. Main in Fredonia will have its We've Got The Meats! Bingo & Raffle from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will be more than $1,500 in giveaways, food, fun, drink specials and a 50-50 drawing. Sheridan auxiliary holds meeting SHERIDAN — The Sheridan VFW Auxiliary, Post 6390 met Monday and conducted its business meeting concerning donations for May, assigned members to chair various program committees and discussed the Memorial Day Ceremony at the cemetery. A member is making a wreath to be placed on the ...

County notes recycling opportunities

Community News May 14, 2026

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities (DPF) Landfill Division is calling on all residents to renew and strengthen their commitment to recycling and waste reduction — simple actions with a profound and lasting impact on our local environment and economy. Why Your Small Actions Matter Recycling and waste reduction serve as cornerstones of environmental health, offering benefits that extend far beyond the bin. Waste Reduction: Decreases the volume of material entering landfills, helping extend their lifespan and reduce long-term costs. Pollution Prevention: Diverts ...