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County marks Lead Health Prevention Week

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Chautauqua County is taking part in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with the theme “Step Up and Step Out.” County officials are asking county residents to learn about lead hazards, test homes for lead-based paint and get children tested for lead as well as take actions to address lead hazards and make homes safer. “Lead poisoning is preventable, and protecting children starts with knowing where lead hazards may be found,” said Lacey Wilson, county public health director. “We encourage families, landlords and community members to take a step up by learning about lead ...

National Holocaust Education Program coming to county

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Teachers throughout Chautauqua County will have a unique opportunity this fall when Echoes & Reflections, a nationally recognized Holocaust education program, comes to Chautauqua Institution for a full-day professional development workshop. “This is an incredible opportunity for teachers in our county,” said Leigh-Anne Hendrick, program director of the Holocaust and Social Justice Education Program. “Echoes & Reflections brings together some of the best resources and expertise available in Holocaust education, and we are thrilled to be able to bring that experience directly to our ...

County Dems want to ban IDA tax breaks for data centers

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MAYVILLE – Although there are no current proposals to build a data center in Chautauqua County, Democratic county lawmakers want to block data centers from getting any tax breaks. On tonight’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting agenda is a resolution titled “Adopting a Uniform Tax Exemption Policy … Providing that the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Shall Not Consent to Real Property Tax Exemptions, Mortgage Recording Tax Exemptions, or Sales and Use Tax Exemptions for Data Center Projects.” The resolution has been introduced by the six Democrats in the ...

Chamber accepting nominations for Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award

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The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2026 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, recognizing an individual or organization making a meaningful difference in the region by bringing people together, building partnerships, and working toward common goals. Nominations must be submitted by October 31. Established in 2012, the award honors the legacy of Pam Lydic, the chamber’s first executive director, who played a role in bringing together the Northern Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce to form the Chautauqua County ...

First Lutheran makes donation to Toys for Tots

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The First Lutheran Community Outreach Store recently presented a $500 check to Toys for Tots. In 2024, 5336 children were served through Toys for Tots, and in 2025, 7,590 children were served. From left are Brenda Donato, First Lutheran Community Outreach Store worker;Terri Johnson, Toys for ...