New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that the 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities is underway. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife, and finishers ...

The Audubon Community Nature Center is relaunching its Audubon Photography Club starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Beginning March 7, the club will meet the first Saturday of each month. New photographers at all levels are welcomed each time. No matter what type of camera ...

The Zonta Club of Jamestown recently presented a donation to Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.’s Hope Haven Shelter in support of its mission to provide safe, temporary housing and supportive services to women experiencing homelessness in the Jamestown area. The contribution will help Hope ...

The City of Jamestown has released its Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Corporate Documentary & Commercial. Nearly a year in the making, the project extends beyond a conventional documentary or commercial. “Jamestown is a city worth celebrating, and I encourage our residents to champion ...

KENNEDY – Recently, the town of Poland was able to enter into a primary contract with the Chautauqua County Humane Society for the first time. With this new agreement, the town officials are hoping to cut some costs for the budget. Town Supervisor Rob Smith gave the initial push to try ...

An unidentified man was rescued Saturday afternoon after falling through ice on a pond near a mobile home location. The Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team was dispatched to assist the Portland and Brocton Fire Departments behind the Grapevine Estates property at 6037 Route 5 in Portland. ...