MAYVILLE - Chautauqua Lake Central School officials recently recognized the school’s May Students of the Month, the final honorees of the 2025-26 school year. Seventh grader Hannah Fickenworth was recognized for her exceptional effort in the classroom and her positive impact on those ...
UPMC Chautauqua has introduced its first robotic-assisted technology for knee replacement surgery, expanding advanced orthopaedic care options for patients in the region. The new technology is designed to support surgeons with real-time data and greater precision during total knee replacement ...
The Southwestern High School Class of 2026 celebrated commencement on Friday with reflections on resilience, friendship, and the opportunities that lie ahead, as student and school leaders encouraged graduates to embrace change while carrying forward the lessons they learned as Trojans. Class ...
Last week, Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. joined Chautauqua Lake Association General Manager Heather Nolan-Caskey for the second Chautauqua Lake Boat Tour of 2026, providing an update on current lake conditions as the busy summer season gets underway. During the tour, the pair traveled the entire lake including Burtis Bay, an area that experienced significant aquatic vegetation growth during the summer of 2025. Standing in a location that was heavily impacted by weeds one year ago, Wendel and Nolan-Caskey noted the dramatic difference in conditions this season. "We're ...
John Hemmer looked on proudly as his wife, Marilyn, addressed a crowd of community leaders gathered at the Science Center at SUNY Fredonia Monday afternoon. The pride on his face was mirrored by the pride of those in the audience that know the couple best. “They are the good ones. They are as good as they come. If you say differently, you don’t know them well enough,” said Rick Mascaro, Executive Director and Founder of Lake Shore Center for the Arts. “They are wonderful, care-giving, time-giving, lovers of mankind. It’s all for real.” Every year, the Northern Chautauqua ...
JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Austin J. Seward, 32, was charged June 30 with driving with ability impaired by drugs, and making an improper turn. According to police, at about 12:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on the south side. Through investigation, it was determined that the vehicle's operator, Seward, was operating the vehicle while allegedly impaired by drugs. He was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. - Noah M. Ingrao, 20, was charged June 30 with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and second-degree ...
