A music educator, band leader, and jazz aficionado celebrates a milestone today. Ralph Rassmusson, better known as “Razz” turns 90. Ask him about jazz music and he will give you insight, history, and advice about playing the genre. Simply stated. He loves playing jazz. “I think ...
The Department of Development’s Hands On Neighborhoods clean up day is coming up on May 16, and City Development Director discussed with city council during their most recent work session about how to register for that and what all that entails. Surdyk said Hands On Neighborhoods is an ...
Chautauqua County officials are doing their part to ensure Cassadaga Lakes stays clear of some new weeds. During the county legislature meeting, officials agreed to spend $5,000 so the Cassadaga Lakes Association can retain the services of a qualified aquatic biologist to conduct an aquatic ...
Bottle redemption may be coming for liquor and wine sold in New York state. On Wednesday, state Sen. Patricia Fahy, D-Amsterdam, has introduced legislation (S.10211) that would amend the state Environmental Conservation Law to establish a deposit and recycling program for wine containers and ...
Brice Dieter, a Jamestown father of four, is set to ride for a second time in the statewide Empire State Ride to help raise money for cancer research. It’s a ride that is very personal for him following his son James’s own fight with leukemia a few years ago. The Dieter family’s ...
The good news is that traditional tobacco smoking rates in Chautauqua County are declining. The bad news is that vaping appears to be taking its place. Members of the county Health Department recently gave a presentation at a legislature committee meeting regarding smoking and vaping. ...