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Celebrating ‘service’

Nominations are now being accepted by United Way of Chautauqua County (UWCHQ) for the 2026 Joseph H. Mason Award, an annual honor recognizing a local union member — active or retired — who demonstrates exceptional commitment to community service. Now in its 45th year, the award pays ...

Symbol of ‘pride’

CLYMER — The end of last week saw the town of Clymer gathering in the town park for three days of construction of the town’s new playground. After about a year of planning, collaboration and countless volunteer hours, the town celebrated the completion of the new community playground ...

South Dayton lists upcoming events

SOUTH DAYTON — Another Wednesday night of music will be in the South Dayton Gazebo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday by Tuck-N-Pope Country Music. Bring lawn chairs as hot dogs and soda are available for sale by the Village Hall. Check out the Depot's Rail and Movie Museum. Music in the Gazebo Committee is sponsoring "The Story of the Bald Eagle" with Jace Wightman. This presentation is part of our Nation's 250th year celebration. Wightman will talk about the Bald Eagle's life and answer questions. Adjoining the presentation, on display, will be Linda Frederickson's hand carved ...

Legislature to again take up job creation resolution

MAYVILLE – Fred Larson is continuing his push to make job creation the number one goal of the Chautauqua County Legislature. Larson, D-Jamestown, prefiled a resolution for Wednesday night’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting entitled “Declaring Job Creation the Number One Economic ...

CAP cadets tour Martz-Kohl Observatory

Cadets of the Jamestown Civil Air Patrol composition squadron recently toured the Martz-Kohl Observatory. The cadets had the chance to learn about the history of the observatory dating back to the original observatory built on the grounds. Then the cadets split into two groups so everyone ...

Thule Lodge holds Swedish Midsommar meal with music

FALCONER — The Thule Lodge held its Swedish Midsommar meal with dancing and music at the 3C's Falcon's Nest restaurant in Falconer. The evening's event was opened with a welcome from Lodge chairman Scott Axelson. A variety of food was available to all including Swedish meatballs, ...