Chautauqua County resident Monica Simpson lives in Forestville, but had never heard of it until she moved to the small community about ten minutes to the southeast of Dunkirk. Monica was born and...
Erica Rose first visited Chautauqua County in 2008 – and found herself drawn back here after finishing college. Erica is a social media management and marketing strategist and also brings her e...
After relocating due to an employment opportunity for her partner, Staunzie Grady said she fell in love with her new found home in Westfield, near the shores of Lake Erie. Staunzie came to Chauta...
While Falconer is a small village, it lays claim to a community of movers and shakers in Chautauqua County, including Stephanie Nick, who currently works as Chautauqua County Department of Planni...
Natalie Langworthy is a Chautauqua County native who’s lived in various areas across the country, but decided to return to her roots because she wanted to raise her daughter here. Natalie, a li...
For some people, Chautauqua County is a vacation destination filled with opportunities for outdoor fun, local attractions and exciting culinary experiences. Others have been born and raised here,...
“I thought Fredonia was the sweetest little village. I always say that it's the epitome of a Hallmark movie - the gazebo in the park, Village Hall, the storefronts, it's all just the perfect ba...
“My first impressions of the county is that it was beautiful, but the ruralness was a shock after being raised and going to college in more metro areas.... While we might not have everything th...
“I lived in New York City for several years... Living in Jamestown was a BIG change for me – slower pace, less noisy, no traffic. There’s more grass, woods, and lakes, and the surrounding a...
“It’s location to the rest of the east coast is very central. Upstate New York has so much to travel to and do. The abundance of locally grown produce and locally farmed meat and chicken offe...