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Legislator backs Dunkirk Memorial Park amphitheater

Chautauqua County Legislator Bob Bankoski spoke in favor of a proposed amphitheater in Dunkirk’s Memorial Park last week. “Myself, I’m a veteran, served in the Army for 20 years,” said Bankoski, who represents Dunkirk in the county legislature. “My wife and I attend the (Music on the Pier concerts, occasionally held at Memorial Park) on Thursday almost every week. I find it not offensive for the proposed amphitheater in Memorial Park. The proposed site, which is on the far eastern side, would not infringe upon the monuments.” Bankoski pointed out that “several years ...

Ready For Summer: Alliance Recaps 2025, Outlines Coming Year with New Board

The Chautauqua Lake Watershed and Management Alliance welcomed its members and the public to its annual May member meeting last month in Bemus Point at the Lawson Center. The agency’s 2025 annual report is now available on its website, as well as the presentation slides delivered by ...

“No Shenanigans” Neighborhood Watch group to be discussed by City Council

Following multiple conversations during City Council Public Safety Committee meetings about starting up Neighborhood Watch groups in the city again, an official group is looking to be formed and approval is coming before the council for the “No Shenanigans” group. The group is set to cover the areas of Fulton Street, Strong Street, Lakeview Avenue, and Sumner Place. The group has submitted an official request to the Jamestown Police Department to form, and a resolution is set to be seen by city council during tonight’s work session for approval. According to the agenda, in ...

CRCF’s Give Big CHQ is June 11

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is inviting residents throughout Chautauqua County to come together in support of local nonprofits during Give Big CHQ, the region’s annual 24-hour online day of giving. Beginning at midnight June 11 and continuing through 11:59 p.m., donors will have the opportunity to support more than 140 nonprofit organizations serving communities across Chautauqua County. Participating organizations represent a wide range of causes, including youth development, human services, animal welfare, arts and culture, education, and community ...

The ride around the lake

I got to thinking about the ride around the lake the other day as we gear up for summer. It’s something I've done often in my life, especially when I was young and made the trip with my grandmother and great-grandmother on the occasional Sunday. Make no mistake: this was a big excursion. We'd pick my great-grandmother up at her house with the apple tree out front and she'd slowly walk to the car and get in the front seat with her wrinkled cotton dress and a little sweater folded over her arm. I remember that her ankles were often swollen and that I had this idea that she ...