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Learn mushroom citizen science at Audubon First Friday on Oct. 2

Discover how citizen science helps us learn more about the amazing world of mushrooms when Rej Butzer presents “Mycology Citizen Science” at Audubon Community Nature Center’s October 2 First Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. Mycology is the study of fungus, including mushrooms, yeasts, and molds. Those interested can learn how to become a mycologist assistant through participation in the Fall Continental MycoBlitz – a mushroom collecting event to document North American macrofungal biodiversity. A Bioblitz is a survey of all the organisms living in a given geographic area. A ...

Harmony Senior Citizens to meet Oct. 1

PANAMA - Harmony Senior Citizens met recently for a tureen dinner with 35 members and three guests present. Guests included Jeremy Phipps, new pastor for Panama Methodist Church and his wife, Laurel, and Peachie James' niece Elaine visiting from Tucson, Ariz. Hosts for the luncheon included Dottie Enlow, Gary Enlos, Dorothy Erickson, Jan Hinterberger and Barb Potter. Co-chaplain Mary Sweeney, read "Oh Happy Day", offered the dinner prayer and led the Salute to the Flag. Following the meal, speaker Dennis Webster gave an interesting history of Lucille Wright and her journey from a ...

Sheldon running for District 12 seat on County Legislature

Brent P. Sheldon is running for the Chautauqua County Legislature seat representing District 12. He has been endorsed by the Chautauqua County Republican Committee. New York state has moved all county elections to even-numbered years, creating back-to-back election cycles for county ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension holds Farmer-Neighbor dinner

The ninth annual Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner was recently held at The Grandview of Ellington. The annual event provides an opportunity for farmers and their neighbors to connect, learn more about local agriculture and recognize individuals and farm families. The dinner featured locally ...

Jamestown Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron wins award

The Jamestown Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron has won the Quality Cadet Unit Award for the fourth year in a row. The award recognizes squadrons that demonstrate a strong, well-rounded cadet program by meeting nationally established standards in areas such as cadet achievement, ...

Cummins hosts national manufacturing bus tour

Cummins Inc. welcomed the AEM Manufacturing Express to its Jamestown facility as part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM’s) month-long tour across the Northeast and Ohio. The visit spotlighted Cummins’ leadership in equipment manufacturing and celebrated the 2.2 million men and women who build, feed, and power the world. “Cummins was honored to showcase our team and operations on the AEM Manufacturing Express,” said Shawn Hricko, plant manager at Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant. “This event gives us a platform to celebrate our employees and demonstrate ...