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County Highlights Dental Health Needs And Community Solutions

LAKEWOOD – Community leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, and students gathered recently in Chautauqua County to address pressing dental health challenges and explore solutions. “Building for Our Future: Strengthening the Dental Health System” was held at the Southern ...

Entries Accepted For Laurel Run Logo Contest

Area artists can put their talents to use by participating in a contest to design the logo for this year’s Laurel Memorial Run and Walk. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $50 gift card to a business of their choosing. Laurel Run was started in 1997 by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling of Silver Creek. The annual event is named in honor of their oldest daughter. Laurel, who died in 2017, had Down syndrome, and the Laurel Memorial Run/Walk seeks to raise awareness and appreciation about the achievements of people with Down syndrome and other types of disabilities. ...

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Audubon Admission Is Free On Memorial Day In recognition of Memorial Day, Audubon Community Nature Center building admission is free on Monday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The building includes three floors of interactive indoor exhibits and live animals including birds, turtles, salamanders and snakes. Outdoors, the nearly 600-acre nature preserve is always open from dawn to dusk and includes the live birds of prey, native tree arboretum, gardens, picnic area, Nature Play Area, and hike the six miles of trails. First Lutheran To Celebrate Confirmation Sunday First ...

Historical Society Presentation On Amish Thursday

MAYVILLE – William A. Lucas will present “Traveling with the Amish: Past and Present” at the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in the Veteran’s Memorial Meeting Room in the Chautauqua Town Hall, 2 Academy St., Mayville. William Lucas, a member of the Chautauqua Town Historical Society, has traveled extensively with the Amish from a number of communities in several different states. From his more than 40 years of driving the Amish on their trips to many states, he has gained first hand insights regarding the daily aspects that ...

Blue Star Mothers Announce Memorial Day Remembrances

The Blue Star Mothers of America, NY Chapter 4, will be hosting two ceremonies during the 2026 Memorial Day Remembrance. The public is welcome to join in each of these events. The first will be Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m., when the Blue Star Mothers will once again host their annual Gold ...

Fabulous Falcons

Falconer members walked away after two days of competition at the 2026 New York State FBLA State Leadership Conference with several awards. Nine members traveled to compete against nearly 800 students from around the state. Falconer students secured first place with their Chapter Business ...