John Strassel, a Western New York BEM homeschooled student from Jamestown, will compete before the Chamber of Commerce located in Seneca Falls as a National Civics Bee Finalist. He will answer a series of questions about the government, the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights and laws. ...
Recently, the W-M Rotary Club held its annual “Rural-Urban Day.” The guest speaker was Andy Campbell, Corporate Rotarian member. Campbell took the audience through his life’s journey of ups and downs and emphasized that “Where you start isn’t where you always finish!” He spoke to ...
The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County will host a luncheon featuring speaker Jeff Winton, founder and chairman of Rural Minds, a national nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate and informed voice for mental health equality in rural America. Winton is also the founder ...
A Brocton man has been charged with forcible touching by Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies. Dale F. Parks, 68, of Brocton was charged Tuesday, according to a police report. Deputies received a complaint on Oct. 17, 2025, that Parks allegedly had inappropriate contact with another person. ...
A week shy of 39 years ago, Shane Conlan sat in the basement of his Frewsburg home and watched the first round of the NFL draft unfold on ESPN. About 90 minutes in, his telephone rang. On the landline were Buffalo Bills general manager Bill Polian and head coach Marv Levy, who had just ...