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Chautauqua Lake Child Care, JCC awarded $7.6M for daycare

A childcare center in Mayville and an area college are getting millions of dollars to expand daycare. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $106 million in awards through the Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program to support 37 projects that will create and expand access to quality childcare across New York State. Among those awarded funds were Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center, which was awarded $4,734,578 and Jamestown Community College, which was awarded $2,895,600. Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center operates out of Chautauqua Lake Central School. The ...

Retiring BOCES Culinary Arts instructors reflect on careers

Babcock.jpg Chef Gregory Babcock of the Ormsby Educational Center retired this June after almost 30 years at Erie 2–Chautauqua–Cattaraugus BOCES. He was recognized for his years of service during the center’s Senior Recognition ceremony. Caccamise.jpg Chef David Caccamise of ...

Why previously free medications now cost money

Question: I went to pick up my new medication, and it was over $250. My medications have always been free. Why didn’t my insurance pay for this medication? Answer: Your question is interesting and I have a good idea what is happening. I see two common reasons for this “sticker shock” when starting a new medication, and I’ll run through both scenarios with you. It’s important to remember that all medications cost money, but what can change is how much you pay versus how much your insurance pays. One possibility is that up to this point, you have taken mostly generic ...

Jones & Gifford DPW project on council agenda

Discussion has been held over the last few City Council work sessions regarding a planned project from the Department of Public Works for flood mitigation in the area of Jones and Gifford Avenue. The funding for this project has been an area of concern for council members, yet the ...

Sheridan winery fined $1,000 for missed water reports

A winery in the northern end of the county has once again been fined after missing multiple water reports. During the Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, it was announced there were 11 Agreements to Settle for public water supply violations. All businesses cited are on private well water and are required to do various reporting. Most of the businesses or organizations fined were for one or two reports missing. Woodbury Vineyards, however, was cited for missing its fifth water report from 2025. Justin Ortel, dba Woodbury Vineyards, at 3215 S. Roberts Road, in the ...

Jamestown High School celebrates Class of 2026 at 160th commencement

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — Jamestown High School celebrated the achievements of the 301 members of the Class of 2026 during its 160th Commencement exercises on Thursday, June 25 at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Following the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by the JHS ...