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Audubon To Host Give Big Event, Fundraiser Thursday The Audubon Community Nature Center will host a fundraiser Thursday as part of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's Give Big CHQ fundriasing event. Audubon's goal is to raise $10,000 during Give Big CHQ 2026. Those who want to give can visit AudubonCNC.org/give-big to support care for the center's trails. There are various matching gifts and bonus awards available throughout the day. A long-time nature lover is matching Audubon donations dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 between 7:16 a.m. and 7:16 p.m. Also from 7:16 a.m. to ...

City man faces drug, weapons charges

A Jamestown man faces drug and weapons charges after police officers say they witnessed a drug sale Friday. Jamestown police said in a news release on Monday that Erick J. Lopez-Cruz, 18, and Stephanie M. Soto, 36, both of Jamestown face charges after narcotics detectives and ...

‘Big’ attraction: Steam engine’s county visit draws crowds

Ripley and Chautauqua County rolled out a huge welcome mat Tuesday to commemorate a “whistle-stop” by the Union Pacific Railroad’s legendary Big Boy 4014 locomotive that chugged its way on the eastern leg of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The ...

City Farmers Market announces summer schedule

The Jamestown Farmers Market has set its summer mobile market schedule, culminating in seven stops across Jamestown and Falconer. The mobile market brings the same fresh, local produce from the traditional Saturday farmers market on Third and Pine streets, along with weekly staples, to requested areas around the city. New for 2026, the Mobile Market will also offer a “U-Pick” food box for SNAP recipients. “We’re excited to expand the Mobile Market this year,” said Nick Weith, director of access at the Jamestown Farmers Market. “Adding stops in Falconer expands our ...

Lakewood board pushes for sidewalk project changes

LAKEWOOD - Lakewood Village Trustees on Monday aired comments concerning the update from the state Department of Transportation regarding proposed alternative improvements to the proposed Fairmount Avenue sidewalk extension project. The proposed project affects both the Village of Lakewood ...