Sherif’s Office Warns Of Calls Impersonating Court

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua County Courts have been made aware of several scamming phone calls that have been received by the citizens of Chautauqua County. These phone calls falsely identify as a member of the Sheriff’s Office and threaten to arrest people for not answering a Court Summons issued by a Chautauqua County Judge. The scammer then requests some sort of payment. Officials note that at no point will the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, court, or any other police agency make phone contact where threats are made to make a payment to avoid being arrested.

Cornell Cooperative To Host Seminar

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County are offering a free webinar for agricultural landowners and farmland users. “Untangling Land Rental Rates, Ag Districts, and Leasing Considerations” will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The free webinar will be presented by Katelyn Walley, SWNYDLFC’s team leader and farm business management specialist. Topics include negotiating, designing, and delivering a land lease; determining fair land rental prices; considering Ag Value Assessment and Ag Districting implications; and addressing questions and concerns from participants. For more information, or to register, visit SWNYDLFC’s event page on their website: swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu or contact Jaime Welch, CCE-Broome’s agriculture and food systems program coordinator, at jjw288@cornell.edu or 607-584-5023.

Sweetheart Contest Applications Due Feb. 5

LAKEWOOD – Brookdale Lakewood is accepting applications for its annual Chautauqua County Senior Sweetheart Contest through Wednesday, Feb. 5. All nominees must be at least 70 years old and live in Chautauqua County. Nominations can be made by contacting Scott Lumia, sales manager of Brookdale Lakewood, at 716-665-2414 or scott.lumia@brookdale.com, or nominations can be mailed to his attention at 220 Southwestern Drive, Lakewood, NY 14750. Brookdale Lakewood will be hosting a special community recognition reception on Wednesday, Feb. 12, where Joy King, executive director of Brookdale Lakewood, will be crowning the 2025 Chautauqua County Sweetheart Winner. This year’s 2025 Sweetheart will be eligible to receive a package of gifts worth more than $500.

Blood Drive Feb. 7 In Cassadaga

CASSADAGA – The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Cassadaga Fire Hall, 22 Mill St., Cassadaga. To make an appointment or for more information, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. visit RedCrossBlood.org. call 1-800-733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed 1o ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 16 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.