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Midterms could decide Schumer’s future as leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year's midterm elections could be his most important yet, with some in the party having said he needs to step down and make way for a new generation. Schumer, who has ...

WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle takes place Friday

An entertaining event that supports people with disabilities returns when the 10th Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle is held Friday, Oct. 16. The battle takes place at the Celoron Legion, located at the corner of Fairmount and Jackson avenues. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show ...

Everwild Land Trust receives state funding

The Everwild Land Trust has received a $99,212 state Stewardship and Resource Management Grant. The state DEC recently awarded $2.7 million to 45 not-for-profit land trusts across the state. The funding, made available through the Conservation Partnership Program, will support 56 projects designed to support land trusts and their ongoing work. “This year marks the 22nd round of Conservation Partnership Program grants, demonstrating New York’s commitment to supporting Land Trusts in their important work,” said Amanda Lefton, state DEC commissioner. “Partnerships with land ...

Milestones, achievements recognized at Chamber dinner

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet to a full room of guests and recipients in the Williams Center at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Many businesses celebrated significant milestones in addition to the collection of recipients it honored. ...

Fredonia resident honored on 100th birthday

Never has a birthday meant more to Bina Todd than the one she celebrated on Friday. She was not only surrounded by dozens of her friends and her family. She also wore a tiara and a sash to highlight the significance of this birthday most of all. Bina Todd turned 100 years old on Friday. ...

Pet Expo is Saturday at arena

As the Chautauqua County Humane Society prepares to open the doors to CCHS Pet Expo ’26 on Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Northwest Arena, excitement is building amongst the event’s vendors and supporters. This year’s Expo is presented by Supportive Divorce Solutions ...