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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Jessica M. Wolfgang, 46, of Jamestown, was charged May 12 with being a fugitive from justice. According to police, at about 9:31 p.m., officers were on patrol on the Northside when they observed Wolfgang, who was known to be wanted by Pennsylvania State Parole. ...

Rabies bait drops target north county

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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 ...

Josh Groban, Kenny G., Amy Grant To Perform At Chautauqua

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Josh Groban joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Chautauqua Institution. Tickets for Groban's performance go on sale Friday. Groban released a new album on Friday. Titled CINEMATIC, the album is a tribute to the world ...

Mel Brooks’ archives coming to Comedy Center

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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 ...

County notes recycling opportunities

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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 ...

SUNY alumnus Usifer nominated for Tony Award

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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 ...