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Audubon Thanksgiving with the Birds is Nov. 21

The Audubon Community Nature Center provides the turkey, gravy, and beverages for its oldest tradition, Thanksgiving with the Birds, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Years ago, Audubon’s founders cooked soup in an outdoor pot, brought lawn chairs and ate their ...

Benefit to be held Sunday for Riley Olmstead

On Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 6 p.m., a community benefit event for Riley Olmstead will be held at the War Vets Recreation Club, 3431 Fluvanna Ave.. The afternoon will include a spaghetti dinner, basket raffles, additional raffles, and more, with proceeds helping Olmstead and his family as ...

Veterans charity fight AG’s charges

The operators of a veterans retreat in Bemus Point are fighting charges filed in August by the state Attorney General's Office. Attorney General Letitia James alleges Healing for Heroes - A Disabled Veteran's Retreat and Wooded Oasis Inc. defrauded donors, billed itself as an outdoor ...

JHS graduate honored by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

 Dr. David R. Corbin, a 1972 graduate of Jamestown High School, was recently honored by alma mater, the Department of Chemistry of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Corbin was selected as one of 5 distinguished alumni from the Department of Chemistry’s inaugural awarding. ...

County reminds parents, caregivers of safe sleep practices for babies

October was Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Health Department reminded parents and caregivers that safe sleep practices can help protect babies and save lives. The state Department of Health reports that more than 120 infants die each year in New York state from sleep-related causes, including SIDS. Following safe sleep steps can lower the risk and help babies sleep safely. “Safe sleep awareness month serves as a reminder to not allow infants to sleep with parents or caregivers,” said Dr. Michael Faulk, Chautauqua County ...