Every year the town of Mayville invites residents from Chautauqua County and beyond to come and enjoy President's Day Weekend at Lakeside Park. The festival will include sports competitions, contests, food, live entertainment and plenty more to keep the family happy the whole weekend long. The festival begins on Friday, February 17 with a ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY -- New York’s Business Potential. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s second State of the State Address this past week demonstrates his willingness to create business-friendly change in New York. The Governor renewed his commitment to mandate relief and reducing the tax burden, while also calling for investments in infrastructure and ... Read More

Chautauqua County's Weights and Measures I would like to take some time in my Monday Morning Memo to recognize the hard work of the County's Weights and Measures Department. I recently received the Weights and Measures Department's annual report, which documents the number of establishments visited and devices ... Read More

The 2010 President’s Day Weekend Winter ICE Festival, held Feb. 12-14, featured contests, a raffle and 50/50 drawing.Westfield Dodge City of East Main Road in Westfield, N.Y., was the sponsor of the 2010 Snowball Distance Throwing Contest providing cash prizes for the winners. Winners were: Parker Anderson of Warren, Pa., first place, ... Read More

Chautauqua Adult Senior Day Program offers plenty to do for local seniors Taking seniors to the Ice Castle in Mayville is just one example of the many events Chautauqua Adult Day Cart provides. (Submitted Photo) Are you a senior who would like to socialize and do something fun and special on the weekend? Are you a caregiver who could use some time ... Read More

With the ice castle in the background, Dan Smith, left, and John Hamels, Rotarians who volunteered their time Saturday morning, await more business at a parking lot for the President’s Day Winter ICE Festival. Westfield/Mayville Rotary Club members have been filling this role for several years, regardless of the weather. (Photo Courtesy ... Read More

2010 Mayville Ice Festival to be held President's Day Weekend The 2009 Mayville ICE Festival yielded a significant castle, but organizers say this year's Ice Castle will be even bigger than last year's. (Star File Photo) If there’s anything good about winter in Chautauqua County, you’re probably going to find it ... Read More

A Petting Zoo was just one of the many attractions that brought people out to the 2009 winter festival in Mayville. (Star File Photo) The Mayville/Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce and the President’s Day Weekend Winter Festival Committee are pleased to announce that plans are well underway for this long held annual winter event.  ... Read More

 The 2009 Mayville ICE Festival ice castle construction crew were the recipients of the Community Service Award presented at the Mayville/Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Banquet held Nov. 12 at Olives Restaurant, Mayville, N.Y. This all-volunteer construction crew consisting of Tom Przepiora, Rick Syper, ... Read More