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FRIDAY, MAY 8 Roblin Steel Coffee group Crossroads Diner, 2705 Main Road, Sheridan, 9 a.m. Former employees, families welcome. Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Advancing a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Virtual event, 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Leila Sadat, Sean Murphy. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646. Juneteenth Committee’s annual “Taste of the South” event Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 ...

Central Christian Academy accepting new applications

Central Christian Academy (CCA) in Dunkirk, a high-performing PreK-grade 12 school, announced that enrollment is now open. The 2026-2027 academic year will mark 45 years that CCA has provided a quality education to students throughout Chautauqua County. "Every single day, we get to do something really special here — build real partnerships with families like yours,” said school principal, Cynthia Massaro. She continued, “Our teachers are passionate about using time-tested teaching methods combined with a proven biblically based curriculum that truly shapes young minds and hearts. ...

CCPEG awards 13 economic development project grants

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has announced the awardees of its 2026 Economic Growth Fund (EGF) program. The program was created to support economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout Chautauqua County, consistent with the County’s economic development strategic plan. This year, 13 different projects will receive a total of $217,500 in grant support from CCPEG, which is levering total investments of more than $8.4 million throughout the county. Projects that received funding this year are ...

Westfield digs in for $23.5M capital project

"This is anything but small," said Westfield Academy and Central School Senior Addison Lendt. "This work is the beginning of a transformation, right here where we stand." Lendt, who served as the first Board of Education student ex-officio member at WACS delivered her comments at the ...

Ripley reading event is ‘Island’ adventure

RIPLEY --- If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded on a tropical island, just ask any student from Ripley Central School, and they will tell you. The entire school, from pre-K to Grade 6, as well as faculty members were given copies of the book “Nim's Island” by Wendy ...

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday By simply leaving non-perishable food items at mailboxes on Saturday, Chautauqua County residents can help fill local food pantries. Coordinated each year by United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is the ...