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County making call for foster parents

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MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster parents and help provide safe, supportive homes for children in our community. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, prospective foster parents receive guidance and support as they explore opening their hearts and homes to children who may not have their basic needs met or a safe place to call home. Foster parents play a critical role by providing temporary, stable, and nurturing care for children who are placed in foster care and ...

Westfield couple receives Footprints Award

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John Hemmer looked on proudly as his wife, Marilyn, addressed a crowd of community leaders gathered at the Science Center at SUNY Fredonia Monday afternoon. The pride on his face was mirrored by the pride of those in the audience that know the couple best. “They are the good ones. They are as good as they come. If you say differently, you don’t know them well enough,” said Rick Mascaro, Executive Director and Founder of Lake Shore Center for the Arts. “They are wonderful, care-giving, time-giving, lovers of mankind. It’s all for real.” Every year, the Northern Chautauqua ...

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Jamestown Municipal Band to perform Wednesday Come Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Allen Park Bandshell for a special Patriotic Concert performed by the Jamestown Municipal Band. They will be playing all your favorite American classics. The Allen Park Ladies Club will be running the concession stand, serving up hot dogs, popcorn, penny candies, and their famous homemade fudge. Tree of Life Food Cupboard closed Friday The Tree of Life Food Cupboard, 825 Forest Ave., Jamestown, will be closed on Friday, July 3. Regular food cupboard hours are Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 ...

‘Always a Trojan’

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The Southwestern High School Class of 2026 celebrated commencement on Friday with reflections on resilience, friendship, and the opportunities that lie ahead, as student and school leaders encouraged graduates to embrace change while carrying forward the lessons they learned as Trojans. Class ...

Area police reports

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Austin J. Seward, 32, was charged June 30 with driving with ability impaired by drugs, and making an improper turn. According to police, at about 12:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on the south side. Through investigation, it was determined that the vehicle's operator, Seward, was operating the vehicle while allegedly impaired by drugs. He was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. He will be in Jamestown City Court later. - Noah M. Ingrao, 20, was charged June 30 with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and second-degree ...

Improvement noted in lake conditions, county reports

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Last week, Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. joined Chautauqua Lake Association General Manager Heather Nolan-Caskey for the second Chautauqua Lake Boat Tour of 2026, providing an update on current lake conditions as the busy summer season gets underway. During the tour, the pair traveled the entire lake including Burtis Bay, an area that experienced significant aquatic vegetation growth during the summer of 2025. Standing in a location that was heavily impacted by weeds one year ago, Wendel and Nolan-Caskey noted the dramatic difference in conditions this season. "We're ...