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Samuel and Victoria Sena Sr.

Samuel and Victoria Sena Sr. of Jamestown celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 29, 2025. They are the parents of Richard (Carol) Sena of Ashville, Diane Sena of Ridgefield, Conn., and Samuel (Christine) Sena Jr. of Butler, Pa. They also have eight grandchildren: Dr. Maria ...

Tomisina Michele Dolecki -Robert Christopher Samuelson

Tomisina Michele Dolecki and Robert Christopher Samuelson are joyful to announce their engagement. Bobby is the grandson of Jerri Gilbert of Falconer, son of Kristine of Fluvanna and Robert Samuelson and his wife Linda of Jamestown. Tomisina is the granddaughter of Joanne Potts, daughter of ...

Celebrate Take A Hike Day With The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy

Every November 17, outdoor enthusiasts across the country lace up their boots for National Take a Hike Day—a perfect excuse to stretch your legs, breathe fresh air, and reconnect with the landscapes that sustain us. It’s a celebration of the outdoors and a reminder of the mental and ...

Post-Halloween Pumpkins Serve A Purpose

With Halloween just passed, many households leave their pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns outside for the remainder of the fall season. Watching a jack-o-lantern sag at our doorstep can be unsightly, a reminder of past costumes and trick or treaters. If we shift our mindset to one of curiosity, this ...

There’s Much To Consider Before Changing Insurance

Question: I just got a letter from my Medicare Supplement plan and the letter says the monthly premium rates are going up? Should I change my insurance? Answer: I have heard this question a lot this week. Almost all the Medigap plans raised their rates for the coming 2026 calendar year. So let me work to clarify some of the issues relating to the pricing structures and the increases. In New York State the pricing of Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) are based on your County of Residence. For the purposes of this article, I am concentrating on Chautauqua & Cattaraugus ...

Restoring Balance Beneath The Surface

For centuries, aquatic plants in Chautauqua Lake have sparked debate – usually over whether to remove them or leave them alone, but rarely about planting more. Many lake users believe there are already too many plants, especially invasive ones, a perception not without reason given the ...