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Suellen Carlson is 2026 Zontian of the Year

The Zonta Club of Jamestown has named Suellen Carlson its 2026 Zontian of the Year in recognition of her more than 25 years of service to the organization and her commitment to improving the lives of women and girls in the community. Carlson exemplifies the values of Zonta through her ...

Pilgrim Memorial Congregational Church celebrates 125th anniversary Sunday

Pilgrim Memorial Congregational Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday. The church’s story begins with the Sunday School Movement, which originated in England in the late 1700s and soon spread to America. By the late 1800s, Sunday schools were reaching hundreds of thousands ...

CCB names Spirit of CCB award winner

Cattaraugus County Bank has named Amber Harper, a personal banker at CCB’s Little Valley branch, as its 2026 Spirit of CCB Community Service Award. The award recognizes employees who demonstrate a commitment to their communities through leadership, volunteerism and service. Harper is the ...

2026 Audubon Nature Photography Contest winners announced

Western New York and northwest Pennsylvania were represented among the winners and honorable mentions in Audubon Community Nature Center’s 2026 Nature Photography Contest. Youth and adult photographers from 31 different states as well as Croatia, France, Great Britain, India, Italy and ...

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Audubon First Sunday Story Time Is Nov. 1 The Audubon Community Nature Center is home to a collection of more than 150 birds that were created when bird collections, rather than field guides, were an important resource to learn more about birds. Ralph B. Simpson was a Warren, Pa., native who contributed to the field of ornithology by studying and collecting birds. An exhibit of his work is on permanent display at Audubon. Story teller Claire Certo will lead story time. Doors open at 12:20 p.m. for the 12:30 to 1 p.m. event before the building is fully open at 1 p.m. Program and ...

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 ...