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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
