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CCHS launches Pet Expo T-shirt design contest

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is launching its Pet Expo 2026 Youth T-shirt Design Challenge, inviting young artists to show off their creativity while celebrating animals and the spirit of community. The contest is supported by Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, joining not only as a sponsor but as a promotional partner helping spread the word throughout the region. As part of their support, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union will award the winning artist their choice of a $100 deposit to open a savings account. Each finalist will also receive a gift card, along with ...

Jamestown DAR Chapter honors local students

The Jamestown Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently held an award ceremony at the Partridge-Sheldon House to honor local students who had been selected by their schools. Students were chosen due to their conduct in their schools and communities as ...

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Sons Of American Revolution To Meet Saturday STOCKTON - The Chautauqua County chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet Saturday, July 11, at the Stockton Hotel at 12:30 p.m. The meal will be followed by a meeting outlining the group’s plans for the rest of the season. The SAR is a male lineage organization for descendants of the patriots who fought or otherwise served the United States during the American Revolution. Fenton Canteen To Be Held Saturday The next Fenton Canteen will be held Saturday July 11, at the Fenton Mansion/Museum, 67 Washington St., ...

County hosts Hope, Healing Conference

The 2026 Hope & Healing Conference of Western New York brought together advocates, professionals, individuals with lived experience, families, and community members for two days of presentations and discussions. More than 175 attendees participated in the first day of the conference to hear ...

MHA making newsletter more easily available

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) is making it easier for anyone who is interested to receive a copy of their quarterly newsletter. “A lot of good things are happening here,” said Michael Nordin, Mental Health Association executive director, “and we want to keep ...

YWCA Jamestown receives grant

The YWCA of Jamestown has received a $100,000 grant from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. The foundation has selected 16 nonprofit organizations to receive a total of $1.6 million in funding for general operations through the Strengthening Every Angle (SEA) Change Fund. The SEA Change Fund was launched at the beginning of 2026 to support organizations that are experiencing challenges resulting from changes in public funding over the past year. The 16 organizations will receive grants of $100,000 each to support general operations, meaning the money does not have ...