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First Lutheran to host ELCA associate to bishop Sunday

The Rev. Imani Olear, director of evangelical mission and associate to the bishop for the Upstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), will be the pulpit guest at First Lutheran Church on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Olear ...

Catt. Co. Trappers’ Association to hold event starting Friday

LITTLE VALLEY - The Cattaraugus County Trappers’ Association will hold its annual Sportsmen’s Rendezvous from Friday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on Route 353 in Little Valley. The Sportsmen’s Rendezvous has been organized and hosted by the ...

DiNapoli audit finds DEC lacks reliable recycling data

An audit by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Department of Environmental Conservation lacks reliable information on how much material is recycled across New York state. Auditors found missing reports, inaccurate data and inconsistent oversight of recycling facilities are ...

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Reg Lenna To Screen ‘The Invite’ Wednesday Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde (also directing), Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton star in the comedy-drama The Invite, which will be screened at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Upcoming movies at The Reg include: Comedian John Early directing and starring in the satirical comedy Maddie's Secret - Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Toy Story 5 - Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 22 at 2 p.m., the Deadhead community music documentary Summer Tour - Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. and Minions & Monsters - Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets ...

County receives record distribution from OTB

Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, operated by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (WROTBC), presented Chautauqua County with a record second quarter earnings and surcharge distribution of $173,417, the largest second quarter distribution in the county's history. The second quarter ...

United Way adds Leslie Wille as director of growth, engagement

Leslie Wille has been hired as United Way of Chautauqua County’s director of growth and engagement, a new position created to strengthen relationships with donors and to increase organizational impact. The role reflects United Way’s commitment to engaging its supporters beyond each year’s fundraising campaign. By connecting individuals with the agency’s impact, the director of growth and engagement will demonstrate how donors are a part of the stories of the lives changed here in Chautauqua County. “Every gift to United Way represents someone who believes in this ...