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Chamber accepting nominations for Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2026 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, recognizing an individual or organization making a meaningful difference in the region by bringing people together, building partnerships, and working toward common goals. Nominations must be submitted by October 31. Established in 2012, the award honors the legacy of Pam Lydic, the chamber’s first executive director, who played a role in bringing together the Northern Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce to form the Chautauqua County ...

First Lutheran makes donation to Toys for Tots

The First Lutheran Community Outreach Store recently presented a $500 check to Toys for Tots. In 2024, 5336 children were served through Toys for Tots, and in 2025, 7,590 children were served. From left are Brenda Donato, First Lutheran Community Outreach Store worker;Terri Johnson, Toys for ...

National Holocaust Education Program coming to county

Teachers throughout Chautauqua County will have a unique opportunity this fall when Echoes & Reflections, a nationally recognized Holocaust education program, comes to Chautauqua Institution for a full-day professional development workshop. “This is an incredible opportunity for teachers in our county,” said Leigh-Anne Hendrick, program director of the Holocaust and Social Justice Education Program. “Echoes & Reflections brings together some of the best resources and expertise available in Holocaust education, and we are thrilled to be able to bring that experience directly to our ...

First Lutheran makes donation to Boys, Girls Club

The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown recently received a $1,000 donation from First Lutheran Church to provide winter items for children. Pictured are Ellen Maynard and Jon Bragg, representing the club, along with club members.

Tom Carlson announces write-in candidacy for Mayville mayor

Tom Carlson is running as a write-in candidate for mayor for the village of Mayville. “As a lifelong resident of Mayville, I care deeply about our community and have serious concerns about the direction of its future. I am not a career politician with a personal agenda, but a resident with solid experience in governance,” he said. If elected, he pledges to: • respect, listen to, and heed the residents of Mayville, value the input of all trustees, honor the Chautauqua and Mayville Comprehensive Plan’s path and work to fulfill the wishes of the community, support village ...

Ripley hears cost issues with fuel, salt

RIPLEY — The record high U.S fuel prices, including diesel, are not just impacting truckers, but municipalities as well, Town of Ripley council members learned at their meeting this month. Highway Superintendent Jason Jones told council members that the Town of Ripley used 53.49 gallons of gasoline and 1275.34 gallons of diesel fuel in the month of September. He added that the total cost for upcoming winter prep includes $26,709 for road salt and $7,700 for sand. Town Supervisor Laura K. Pless told the board that Ripley is being impacted by the price of diesel fuel, which is more ...