You’ve seen me extol the virtues of nature-based solutions to environmental problems in this column plenty of times. Much of our habitat restoration work and other best management practices intentionally favor natural approaches over engineered, hardscaped alternatives. And for good reason: ...

Abby Carlberg, a 10-year member of Chautauqua County 4-H, was one of 10 statewide candidates to be accepted into the state 4-H Youth Livestock Ambassador Program. The program is designed to introduce participants to the many career paths available in livestock, from animal genetics and ...

The Southwestern Central School eighth grade chorus, under the direction of Susan Huther, presented a Christmas program for the Lakewood Golden Agers at their holiday meeting at the Lakewood Legion held recently.

Lake Shore Bank has awarded a $5,000 grant to Community Inclusion Inc. The money, from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Development Grant Program, will support Community Inclusion’s general operations. “We want to extend our gratitude to Lake Shore Bank for the ...

Jamestown Elks Lodge 263 has been collecting can tabs and have recently donated them to the Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. The tabs are used to help support families who have children in Oshei Children’s Hospital. Those who want to collect tabs can drop them off at the Elks Lodge anytime. ...

The Jamestown Public Schools has received five awards from the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) as part of its 46th annual Communications Contest. The Jamestown district was one of 64 school districts, BOCES, or organizations across New York state to receive ...