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Audubon First Sunday Story Time Set For March 1 Admission and stories are both free for adults and children between 2- to 8-years-old attending First Sunday Story Time at the Audubon Community Nature Center on March 1. Doors open at 12:20 p.m. for the 12:30 to 1 p.m. event. The building is fully open at 1 p.m. Those attending can also stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area, live animals, and exhibits as well as go outside to observe the birds of prey, walk the trails and use the outdoor Nature Play Area. Reservations are requested by Saturday, Feb. 28, by calling the Nature Center ...

Borrello running for re-election as state senator

State Sen. George Borrello officially announced he is seeking re-election to represent the 57th District. “Representing the people of Western New York is the honor of my life, and it’s a responsibility I work to earn every day,” said Senator Borrello. “Albany continues to be ...

Collaborative Collection: Local Blood Drives Continuing To Prove Successful

Since 2017, The Resource Center has been partnering with the American Red Cross to host multiple blood drives each year, with the hope of helping to aid the blood shortage at local hospitals. With the great turnout at the most recent drive, along with the record-breaking turnout at the event ...

Galinda Is NCCR Dog Of The Week

Galinda, a brand new arrival to Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, is an area stray who was unclaimed by her family. Believed to be 2-3 years old and weighing 45 pounds full-grown, Galinda is thought to be a Shepherd mix. Although she is a little timid and prefers to observe new situations ...

Tinsel Is CCHS Pet Of Week

Tinsel, this week’s Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week, is a fun loving girl looking for her home for the holidays so she can join in on all of the festivities. She will need a family that wants to play, teach her fun tricks, and keep up on her grooming. Nobody likes untangling ...

Explaining Receipt Of Wellcare Card

Question: My Medicare Advantage Plan was discontinued for 2026, and I was getting ready to select a new plan for 2026 and then I got a card in the mail from Wellcare Classic. I did not sign up for this, why did I get this insurance card for next year? Answer: Many individuals with Medicare Advantage Plans are suffering from a similar situation to yours. Their Medicare Advantage Plans have been cancelled. This cancelled plan requires you to make a new choice for 2026. Your situation has another layer; you appear to be eligible for Extra Help or Low Income Subsidy (LIS). I know this ...