The new officers of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for 2026-27. From left to right, in front: Karen Payne - Esteemed Leading Knight, Robert E Dando Jr. - Exalted Ruler. Middle row: Myra Thomas - Past Exalted Ruler; Scott Bonafede - Chaplain; Barnard Payne - Esquire. Back row: Ralph ...

While more than 200 people were laid off through the closure of Bush Industries, Chautauqua County officials insist there is interest in the facility and in the industrial park where it sits. According to the New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, Bush Industries laid ...

In conjunction with Smith Memorial Library, The Friends of Chautauqua Writers’ Center (FCWC) is proud to announce a new weekly summer program – Locals at the Library. Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m., local authors will be on the library’s front porch with their books to sell and ...

Pictured from left to right AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital Administrator Dr. Rodney J. Buchanan and Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive Director Patricia Gaughan DiPalma accept a $2,030 check from Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) Executive Director Diane Hannum and ...

It appears the challenger for the top spot in New York state is failing to gain ground on the incumbent through the spring. In the head-to-head matchup, Gov. Kathy Hochul increased her lead to 20 points over Bruce Blakeman, 52-32%, from 16 points, 49-33%, in April, according to a new Siena ...

Organizations, municipalities, businesses, and entrepreneurs can begin applying for Chautauqua County's 2027 Tourism Product Development Grant Program starting July 1. Applications for programs and initiatives are accepted online annually between July 1 and October 1 for funding in the ...