Maple Grove’s Ethan Verbosky recently signed a national letter of intent to continue his career at the University at Buffalo while running cross country, indoor track and outdoor track for the Bulls. Pictured, in front, from left, are the Verbosky family: Julia, Christy, Ethan and Brad. In ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame will enshrine eight people at its 44th annual induction banquet on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club. Below is the biography of Dr. Karl Englert Jr., one of the inductees of the Class of 2026. The other inductees are ...

When speaking about an optimal “quality of life,” different people can have very dissimilar definitions. It usually depends on each person’s individual preferences. These days, we often hear people rave about how perfect they think life is in Middle America. They tend to romanticize ...

The Lakewood-Busti Golden Agers made 1,518 hats, scarves and mittens for area youth this year. Diane Boland; Claudia Shaw; Richard Hagberg, who made 846 hats; Sharon McCreary, president; Barbra Irons; Carol Samuelson and Rose Prieur, pictured, represented the 18 members who contributed to the ...

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 ...

FALCONER — Payton Bradley scored 19 points, and Salamanca pulled away in the second half to post a 51-46 boys basketball victory over Falconer in a Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 game Wednesday. The Warriors trailed 9-8 after the first quarter, took a 21-15 at ...