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Jamestown Civil Air Patrol cadet receives Billy Mitchell Award

Sarah Dorman, a Jamestown Civil Air Patrol cadet from Jamestown, was recognized recently for achieving the Billy Mitchell Award. The Mitchell Award marks the completion of Phase II of the CAP Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, ...

Lakewood Fall Fest Fun

Lakewood Women's Club members are pictured during the recent Lakewood Fun Fest. The club created an area with several children's activities for the event.

4-H to hold Dog Wellness Day Oct. 24

School-aged youth and their families are invited to join Chautauqua County 4-H for Dog Wellness Day, an event focused on canine health, behavior, nutrition and training. The free program will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the JCC Carnahan Center ...

Local officials celebrate 4-H Week

 Local government officials recently helped Chautauqua County 4-H celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 4-10. The Chautauqua County Legislature, with the help of representatives Fred Johnson and Tom Nelson, passed a resolution to commemorate 4-H week and 4-H. Johnson has a unique ...

Operation Christmas Child drop-off is Nov. 16-23

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week from Nov. 16-23. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations across New York. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach 12.8 million children in 2026. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox ...

Audubon Community Nature Center holds annual meeting

The Audubon Community Nature Center recently celebrated the completion of its October 2025-September 2026 fiscal year with an annual meeting that was open to all members. Following a social time, Tina Downey, board chair, thanked outgoing directors Erin Pender and Peter Stark and welcomed ...