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County honors those with development disabilities

At the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, County Executive PJ Wendel officially recognized March as both “Choose to Include Month” and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation celebrates the contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental ...

Ripley school board reviews pair of policies

RIPLEY — At their meeting in March, board members completed the first reading of two policies. Policy 5850: Data Networks and Security Access deals with the protection of private individuals. The policy involves the planning, implementation and monitoring of information technology systems ...

County kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month activities

April is Family Strength and Support month, and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a statewide campaign highlighting the importance of protecting children and supporting families. Throughout April, communities across Chautauqua County will unite to raise awareness, promote prevention strategies, ...

NCCF is now accepting Service Learning Grants

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Service Learning Grants Program for the 2026-27 academic year. Service Learning is a teaching and learning method that connects classroom lessons to real-world, meaningful community service. Grants are available ...

Borrello honors Seneca Nation councilor with award

State Sen. George Borrello announced Wednesday that Tina Abrams, a member of the Seneca Nation Council and longtime community leader, has been selected as the 57th District’s honoree for the New York State Senate’s Women of Distinction award, recognizing her decades of leadership, advocacy, ...

Grants and solar highlight Ripley meeting

RIPLEY — At their meeting this month, Town of Ripley council members learned from Town Court Justice Vera Hustead that a Justice Court Assistance Program Grant for $2,522 has been awarded to Ripley. Hustead told council members that she filed for the grant in October. The funds will be used ...