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County notes recycling opportunities

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 ...

Mel Brooks’ archives coming to Comedy Center

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 ...

North Harmony officials adopt herbicide resolution

STOW - In the end, North Harmony Town residents had to settle for a compromise. And most did not like it. The North Harmony Town Board adopted an amended resolution in support of herbicide application for the management of eurasian watermilfoil in designated areas within the town. Close ...

Rabies bait drops target north county

MAYVILLE — A rabies prevention campaign will take place in areas of northern Chautauqua County the week of May 18 to 25. Small baits containing rabies vaccine will be dropped from fixed wing airplanes. This effort is coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of a ...

SUNY alumnus Usifer nominated for Tony Award

Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced on May 5, and State University of New York at Fredonia alumnus Brian Usifer is a nominee. In the category of Best Orchestrations, Usifer was nominated for his work on the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess.” He also serves as ...

Gas prices up 23 cents in a week

The average price for a gallon of gas in Jamestown is 23 cents higher this week at $4.592, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, after two days of hefty increases last week. The price for a gallon of gas in the Jamestown area was $4.364 last week and $3.396 a year ago. Even ...