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Cassadaga Valley to hold tour of new research forest October 24

Local News October 20, 2026

SINCLAIRVILLE — Cassadaga Valley Central School district has recently completed a one of a kind Research Forest in partnership with Cornell University, and will be providing a tour with Cornell representatives later this month. This research forest is the only one located at a New York State school. Designed side by side with Cornell, the forest is an outdoor classroom designed to give Cassadaga Valley students the opportunity to become real field researchers, using their own campus to study forest ecology, identify trees and plant life, monitor water quality, collect meaningful data ...

Panama Class of 2028 to hold Zombie Halloween Costume Run

Local News October 20, 2026

PANAMA — It is officially spooky season once again, and with Halloween coming up in a few weeks Panama Central School’s class of 2028 is set to hold a fundraiser the weekend before Halloween, a Zombie Halloween Costume Run. The Zombie Halloween Costume Run is a 5K set for October 24, beginning at Panama Central School. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the race officially starts at 5:30 p.m. “We’re doing a costume zombie run through the village of Panama on October 24, so the weekend before Halloween,” Class advisor Helen Keefe said. “People can show up and pay the $20 ...

Falconer Kiwanis Club installs officers

Community October 20, 2026

The Kiwanis Club of Falconer recently held its annual Charter Night at the War Vets Club in Fluvanna. Kiwanis International officially chartered the club in August 1973. Phyllis Belin, past lieutenant governor and past president, installed the club’s officers. They are:Michele Turk, ...

Pomfret eyes anti-Flock resolution

Local News October 20, 2026

The town of Pomfret is eying a resolution against Flock Safety cameras. Pomfret Town Board member Mike Lee is running for Chautauqua County Legislature and has made the cameras a central issue of his campaign, taking the populist position that the cameras are too intrusive and their data can ...

County recognizes National School Lunch Week

Community October 20, 2026

During National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12–16, the Chautauqua County Health Department is recognizing school food service professionals across the county. “Healthy eating is such an important part of helping children grow, learn and stay healthy,” said Lacey Wilson, Chautauqua ...