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Safety Village, Red Cross partner for fire safety initiative

The Chautauqua Safety Village and the American Red Cross have begun a new collaboration supported by a grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. The pilot project bridges the gap between simulated safety training and active home preparation with a goal to reduce fire-related tragedies in Dunkirk. This spring, 138 first-grade students from Dunkirk Schools 3, 5 and 7 attended fire and traffic safety training at the Safety Village facility. Students practiced what they learned in a simulated environment improving their response to emergencies. The Chautauqua Safety ...

Community Baby Shower collects items for local families

The United Way of Chautauqua County’s 2026 Community Baby Shower generated a total of $8,522 in new baby items this spring, with all donations being distributed to local at-risk mothers and their newborns. Held each year from May to June, the Community Baby Shower mobilizes the community ...

Randolph releases honor, merit rolls

RANDOLPH - Randolph Central School officials recently announced the school’s honor and merit rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 school year. They are: HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Jenna Anderson, Nicholas Ashdown, Grace Benson, Gianna Bowles, Broden Brooks, Ryanne Bushey, Piper Chase, Dallas Finch, Jade Fleischmann, Hunter Foster, Cooper Freeman, Riley Henry, Kirsten Johnson, Rhys Kelly, Zachary Lindquist, Jaydyn Loomis, Allie Marsh-Durphy, Jaxon Morrison, Leah Olejniczak, Alyia Oliverio, Mia Olofson, Bryson Pitts, Gavin Richardson, Hayden Rosing, Gracyn Rowland, Aryana ...

New Mental Health Association support groups begin Aug. 3

Weather caused the recent annual barbecue recovery luncheon of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County to move indoors. The picnic meal was prepared by MHA staff members and served by peer specialist Sarina Rivera and volunteers Juan Del Valle, Maria Robles, and Pedro ...

Harbor Hotel presents donation to CAP

The Chautauqua Harbor Hotel recently presented a $25,000 donation to the Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County during a ceremonial check presentation. The donation represents a portion of the proceeds raised during the hotel's annual Fire & Ice Celebration held February 12-14. From left ...

Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center to host 20th anniversary open house

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center is commemorating its 20th anniversary from 10 a.m .to noon Saturday, Aug. 1, at the center, 100 N. Erie St, Mayville. The community is invited to join current and former families, staff, alumni, community leaders and supporters in commemorating two decades of providing early childhood education and care to children throughout Chautauqua County. "This milestone is more than an anniversary. It is a celebration of every child who has learned within our walls, every family who has entrusted us with their care, every educator who has ...