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For 35 years, Karen Cotten inspired and encouraged the students and athletes at Falconer Central School.  A graduate of Liverpool High School and SUNY Brockport, Cotten taught health and physical education until her retirement in 2005. Two … [Read more...] about Karen Cotten Memorial Scholarship

Though her eyes often brimmed with tears, Junie Eimiller’s voice remained strong and steady as she spoke about her son, Bannon, and his compassion for others. “He had such a huge heart and an incredible way of connecting with people, regardless of … [Read more...] about Finding Strength in Tragedy

Following the tragic death of their friend and classmate, a group of Southwestern Central School graduates set out to honor one of their own. On January 23, 2017, Justin Romaniuk was traveling southbound on Route 60 when his car veered into the … [Read more...] about Romaniuk Scholarship Created for Southwestern Seniors

In the Metzger family, giving back to the community is a core value that has been passed down for generations. For Michael Metzger, it has simply become second nature. “My mom and dad raised us to believe that volunteering was expected and an … [Read more...] about Metzger Receives Community Service Award

For anyone who knew Jerry Lockwood, if he wasn’t spending time with his loving family, he was probably on the golf course. As a young boy, Lockwood fell in love with the game. His family recalls that as a kid he was playing in the woods around … [Read more...] about Lockwood Scholarship to Benefit Area Golfers

The Falconer Region Community Fund and Donald R. Swanson Memorial Fund recently awarded grants to seven organizations throughout the Ellington, Falconer and Kennedy communities. More than $8,000 was distributed to the Ellington Farman Library to … [Read more...] about Falconer Region Receives Funding from Community Foundation

The John Edward McLaughlin Family Fund, administered by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, recently awarded nearly $10,000 to organizations in Randolph, NY.   Grants were awarded to Randolph Fire Company to purchase smoke and carbon … [Read more...] about McLaughlin Family Funds Awarded

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation recently announced Madison Kramer and Kyle Dean as the first recipients of the Holly and Peter Sullivan Fund, a scholarship awarded annually to graduating Chautauqua County High School seniors who are top … [Read more...] about Kramer and Dean Named First Recipients of Sullivan Fund

Lilly Melquist, a 2020 Jamestown High School graduate, is the first recipient of the Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund, a scholarship created to support Chautauqua County high school graduates majoring in theater arts. “For as long as I can … [Read more...] about Melquist Named Preston Legacy Fund Recipient

Nonprofit 501c3 organizations located in Chautauqua County are invited to register for Give Big CHQ, a 24-hour online fundraising event scheduled for June 10. Hosted by the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations, Give … [Read more...] about Give Big CHQ Registration Now Open