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Mental Health Association lists coming happenings

Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) Finance Director Jill Marsh welcomed participants to the October recovery luncheon and reminded everyone that, “We are here to give hope and give help.” Observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the new Silent Witnesses exhibit from ...

State continues Urban Deer Management Pilot program

Deer Near House An example of a vehicle-mounted shooting platform used in mobile deer removal programs is pictured. Photo courtesy state DEC Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation extending the Urban Deer Management Pilot program - a program that could help Jamestown with its urban deer issue if the program moves beyond a one-city pilot program. A.10112/S.9098 was passed overwhelmingly in the state Legislature in May, with only Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz, D-Bronx, voting against it in the Assembly and only Sens. Jabari Brisport, D-Brooklyn, and Monica Martinez, D-Hauppauge, ...

Sea Grant meeting discusses flooding

New York Sea Grant has announced the launch of SHORE, a local government network developed to provide practical and technical support to New York's Great Lakes region municipalities facing flooding, shoreline change, and water resource challenges. SHORE stands for Supporting Hubs for Outreach and Resilience Exchange. One of three day-long SHORE launch events will take place at Woodlawn Beach in Blasdell, today. Other events will be Nov. 4 in Greece, N.Y. Among those anticipated to attend the events are municipal officials and staff, board members, and county staff including, but not ...

Assemblywoman proposes tighter limits on screens in schools

The reaction was swift earlier this year when the Salamanca City Central School District proposed using a Realbotix educational robot and digital avatar designed to support teaching and learning in its high school STEAM program. That project was quickly shelved after widespread criticism, ...

Auxiliary officers named

Forestville’s J Carter Knapp Unit 953 American Legion Auxiliary held their Installation of Officers meeting on Sept. 14 at Tri-County Country Club. The Officers installed were, row one: Gloria Yeager- President, Madelyn Bradigan- 2nd Vice President, Marlene Bradigan- Secretary, Teri Rozier- ...

Audubon to host Wild 5K run/walk

Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to register for the Audubon Community Nature Center’s Wild 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7. The year’s race will honor Tony Dolce, who founded the original “Run For Liberty” with his wife, Anne. Register by Monday, Oct. 26, and receive ...