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Citizens for a Better Cassadaga awards scholarship

CASSADAGA – Austin Gloss has been awarded a scholarship from the Citizens for a Better Cassadaga. He is a 2026 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School and was honored during a recent concert in the village. Each year, the CBC presents a $500 cash award to a graduating Senior of CVCS. ...

Elections Board announces summer training schedule

Luz E. Torres and Nacole L. Ellis of the Chautauqua County Board of Elections have scheduled summer training for new and returning poll workers. “As we get ready for this year’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election, we encourage all returning poll workers to attend the mandatory trainings this year. We also would like to encourage anyone who is interested in becoming a poll worker to attend our training sessions,” Ellis said. Poll workers prepare the polling site for voting, help set up the voting equipment, sign-in and process voters, demonstrate voting procedures and help close the ...

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 ...