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Area libraries receive Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation grants

Several area libraries are among those receiving grants from the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation’s Rural Library Grants Program. Each region in the foundation’s service areas will receive $1.5 million over the three-year period, distributed in amounts of $500,000 annually. The inaugural year of funding is going to more than 30 libraries across both regions. Through the program, libraries were invited to propose projects that respond to needs identified by their communities while aligning with the foundation’s focus areas. Chautauqua County libraries receiving money include the ...

Food donation to Salvation Army

A Salvation Army food donation was made by the organizers of the 2026 Scandinavian Festival last month. More than 383 pounds of food was donated. Pictured with the donations are Don Sandy and Nancy Jones and Elizabeth Margarito.

What you need to know about Medicare Part D monthly reports

Question: I have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, and get notices from them each month. What are they for and should I keep them? Answer: The last two weeks this article has reviewed the EOB’s and MSN’s for your healthcare. This week is about the Part D monthly ...

Pierre Chagnon named 2026 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award winner

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has named Pierre Chagnon its 2026 recipient of the John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. A celebration honoring Chagnon’s commitment to community service will be held on Friday, Sept. 18. Presented annually since 1994, the John D. Hamilton ...

Pet Expo 2026 offers art activities

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is gearing up for one of its most vibrant, family-friendly events of the year as CCHS Pet Expo 2026 returns with new attractions, returning favorites, and plenty of opportunities for both two-and-four-legged guests to join the fun. This year’s expo shines a special spotlight on two engaging features designed to spark creativity and curiosity across all ages. Young artists are invited to step into the spotlight through the CCHS T-Shirt Design Challenge, presented by Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union. Students and youth creators from across ...

Taxing Talk

The Lakewood Cinema 8 theater is asking the state Supreme Court to decrease its taxable assessment by a little more than 50%. Attorneys filed the request in late July in state Supreme Court in Mayville. The theater is currently assessed at $2.5 million and is requesting a reduction to ...