Article Contributed by WRFA-LP Area residents who want to share their memories to help chronicle local history in Chautauqua County will get a chance to do so later this year. WRFA-LP in is launching an oral history program that will allow Chautauqua County residents to provide their first-hand accounts of people, places, industries and events from our region’s rich past. The “I Remember” oral history project will begin with a series of interview sessions starting in June, and local residents who want to serve as primary sources on a variety of historical topics are encouraged to participate ..read more

Article Contributed by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown Grief is something that impacts all of us, but not all of us know what it is or how to work through it. Jamie Probst, the director of bereavement for Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, addresses loss and the process of grieving at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown (UUCJ) hybrid service on Sunday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. So often we feel alone in our grief journey and lack the tools to navigate the confusion that it creates. Probst has experience leading a practical conversation about what steps we can ..read more

Article Contributed by SUNY Jamestown Community College Dr. Colin Kremer, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, will present the keynote address during SUNY Jamestown Community College’s virtual commencement ceremony on Friday. Kremer is a 2005 summa cum laude graduate of Jamestown Community College, with an associate’s degree in Math and Science. He was inspired by professors at JCC, and subsequent mentors, to pursue research using math and statistics to gain deeper understanding of biology. Kremer went on to earn a bachelor’s de ..read more

Drive-in Rabies Immunization Clinic Scheduled for May 21 in Poland and June 4 in Westfield | Pre-Registration for these Drive-in Rabies Clinics are Required Article Contributed by Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) Division of Public Health has announced two free rabies vaccination clinics. The first clinic will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Town of Poland Highway Department at 533 Grubb Hill in Kennedy, NY. The second clinic will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10 a ..read more

Article Contributed by Collaborative Children’s Solutions Hello Summer, an event to celebrate the end of school and say hello to summer with a day of fun activities for children, is happening on June 24, 2022, from 12-4 pm at the Northwest Arena. Children and their parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The free event will feature fun activities for children including Pirates Arr for You, Marty’s Bubblegum Machine, and the Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics show along with a few other surprises. In addition to all the fun activities, several agencies, organizations, and educational provid ..read more

Article Contributed by Chautauqua County Humane Society To say thank you to our veteran’s and active military the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold a special adoption Pawp-Up is this Saturday from 11am to 2pm at Runnings, 720 Fairmount Avenue in Jamestown. Meet your next furry family member and visitors with Military I.D. will be eligible to have the adoption fee waived on dogs over 6 months and cats over 1 year old. Standard adoption processes still apply. CCHS Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said, “We are excited to honor our local veterans and active servicemembers in this w ..read more

Article Contributed by Jamestown Public Schools JHS sophomore, McKenna Schneider and senior, Siena DeAngelo placed 1st and 2nd in the 10th Annual JCC College Connections Speech Contest held on April 27, 2022. They competed against students from other area high schools that offer JCC Public Speaking for college credit in the high school curriculum. This year’s topic for the virtual, four to five minute speeches were “How can my generation get the best education?” Contestants also answered a one-minute impromptu question and were graded on both the content and delivery of their speeches. McKenna ..read more

Article Contributed by Lewis & Lewis, P.C. Lewis & Lewis, P.C. has named city resident and attorney, John I. LaMancuso, Chairman of the law firm. Mr. LaMancuso joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2014 before being named partner in 2019. Lewis & Lewis, P.C. was founded in Buffalo in 1944 and operates from offices in Jamestown, Olean, Buffalo, Batavia, and Niagara Falls. Its headquarters are located in Buffalo. The firm opened its Jamestown office in 1994. The local Lewis and Lewis office is a general practice law office assisting individuals, businesses, non-profits, and mun ..read more

Contributing Writer Linda Kent Nicole Degolier wanted a career she could enjoy. Since she loved baking, she opened a bakery of course. After working 21 years as a general manager in various restaurants, Nicole found she loved working with people, but did not like cooking part of food service. Baking was her passion. She learned to love baking by staying weekend with her Grandma. Her grandmother would always have a huge pan of cinnamon rolls and eventually Nicole started helping her make them. From there she progressed to cookies and cakes. What really got her started was her daughter challengi ..read more

Article Contributed by United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Spring marks the kick-off of the 2024 fund drive for the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA). At this month’s meeting, UAA board members sent letters primarily to local businesses, asking for support for the hundreds of concerts, performances, classes, and exhibits their organizations present in Chautauqua County that are enjoyed by thousands of people each year. “The contributions we receive from local businesses are so very important,” said UAA president Rick Davis, “and in return, we are happy to give them a lot of pu ..read more