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‘Comedy Magician’ to perform at Reg Lenna Center

Two-Time “Comedy Magician of the Year,” Chipper Lowell brings his hilarious and critically acclaimed one-man show to the stage! A terrific blend of side-splitting laughs, impressive hocus-pocus, mind-reading, and fun-filled surprises around every corner! Perfect for the entire family! The performance is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lowell has appeared multiple times on NBC’s The Tonight Show, The Disney Channel, America's Funniest People, Street Magic, Show Me the Funny!, Christmas Magic, & Don't Blink!, as well as all TWELVE seasons of the CW’s hit series: “Masters of ...

National NBC reporter addresses CVCS graduates

SINCLAIRVILLE – One of the greatest measures of a school is not only the success of its graduates, but the willingness of those graduates to return home and inspire the next generation. On Friday, June 26, the Cassadaga Valley Central School District was privileged to welcome back two ...

Legislature OKs new paralegal, security gates at airport

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County is moving forward with a plan to add staff to its Law Department, although not all county leaders are in support of the move. During the recent legislature meeting, county lawmakers voted 18-1 to use $105,982 from the county’s unobligated fund balance. About half of the money will be used to hire a new paralegal to help deal with the increase of Freedom Of Information Requests. The other half will be used to cover a budgetary error in 2026. Voting no to the resolution was Legislator Fred Johnson, R-Westfield. During a prior committee meeting, ...

Democratic dinner to honor Kidder

Former New York State Assemblyman Rolland Kidder will be honored at the Annual Chautauqua County Democratic dinner on Thursday, July 16 at the Doubletree Hotel at 6 p.m. for his lifetime of public service. In 1970 as a Navy Lt. in charge of a Mekong River patrol boat, Kidder started a ...

Good sports

Ballgame Heroes owner Starr Ryder takes pride in the fact his business is family run. “Both of my sons work here,” Ryder said. “My wife works here, and my father-in-law works here.” In all, Ryder has six total employees. Ballgame Heroes is set to celebrate its five-year ...

County making call for foster parents

MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster parents and help provide safe, supportive homes for children in our community. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, prospective foster parents receive guidance and support as they explore opening their hearts and homes to children who may not have their basic needs met or a safe place to call home. Foster parents play a critical role by providing temporary, stable, and nurturing care for children who are placed in foster care and ...