BEMUS POINT, N.Y. -- Organizers of the Bemus Bay Pops concert series are pleased to name the Chautauqua Star as the official newspaper of the Pops. The new partnership is one that promises to bring deserving light to an entertainment venue that has a significant economic and cultural impact on Chautauqua County. “This is an exciting ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. -- The spring turkey season has gotten off to a good, productive start. The season is open for the entire month of May during which you can only hunt until noon each day. I believe they end it at noon to lessen the chances of killing a hen. The guys I talked to told me that the turkeys have been responding well to ... Read More

The world is slowly but surely digitizing with each passing day. In an effort to bring everyone up to speed on all things technological, we are beginning a weekly column called ‘Tech Training 101’ where the Chautauqua Star’s own Scott Wise will guide readers through the basics of computing. Lesson 6: Using the Internet, Part ... Read More

The world is slowly but surely digitizing with each passing day. In an effort to bring everyone up to speed on all things technological, we are beginning a weekly column called ‘Tech Training 101’ where the Chautauqua Star’s own Scott Wise will guide readers through the basics of computing. Lesson 5: Using the Internet Last week ... Read More

The world is slowly but surely digitizing with each passing day. In an effort to bring everyone up to speed on all things technological, we are beginning a weekly column called ‘Tech Training 101’ where the Chautauqua Star’s own Scott Wise will guide readers through the basics of computing. Lesson 1: Computer Basics I had a hard ... Read More

The world is slowly but surely digitizing with each passing day. In an effort to bring everyone up to speed on all things technological, we are beginning a weekly column called ‘Tech Training 101’ where the Chautauqua Star’s own Scott Wise will guide readers through the basics of computing. Lesson 2: Computer Basics II Last week ... Read More

The world is slowly but surely digitizing with each passing day. In an effort to bring everyone up to speed on all things technological, we are beginning a weekly column called ‘Tech Training 101’ where the Chautauqua Star’s own Scott Wise will guide readers through the basics of computing. Lesson 3: Operating Systems I do hope ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. -- Opening day of trout season was last Sunday and the fishing was good for those not scared off by the weather. Several friends of mine were out on Sunday and they all caught fish. It’s pretty good timing for the season to open since some of the other fishing has slowed down a bit. The steelheads are starting to ... Read More

You Can Be A Winner! CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY -- For the third year in a row, the Chautauqua Star is proud to present our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Two years ago, we began the egg hunt, which gave you a chance to win an LCD Color TV. Last year we continued the tradition and had a great response from our readers. This year, the hunt will work the same. ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. - Last week’s unusually warm weather really boosted the fishing conditions. Well I assume that is what brought the smallmouth bass in to the tributaries so early. During a normal year, smallmouths don’t come in to the streams until May. I am curious to see if they retreat back into the lake now that the water ... Read More