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Westfield cat rescue receives state grant

WESTFIELD — The mission of the Westfield Stray Cat Rescue has always been to give cats a safe place to stay until they find their permanent home. In recent years, the shelter found itself in the same position, needing help in search of its own permanent home. That help came in the form of New York State’s Companion Animals Capital Fund, as the Westfield Stray Cat Rescue recently received a grant in the amount of $288,000 to purchase a facility to be the shelter's permanent home. Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the award, which is administered by the Department of ...

Chautauqua Lake receives Dollar General grant

Chautauqua Lake Elementary School has been awarded a $3,000 grant from Dollar General to support the school’s summer reading program. Pictured, from left, are Jackson Graham, Chautauqua Lake Central School District business executive, Meagan Fachetti, Mayville Dollar General store ...

Cassadaga American Legion names Girls State selection

CASSADAGA - Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 has selected Gabrielle Cunningham as its selection for Empire Girls State. Gabrielle, daughter of Mark and Erin Cunningham, and Tara Cunningham, is a junior at Cassadaga Valley Central School. She is a member of the Book Club, Debate Club, ...

County to hold 2026 CHQ Trails Day on June 20

Chautauqua County is calling all hikers, bikers, paddlers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trail for 2026 CHQ Trails Day, a countywide celebration taking place Saturday, June 20, with a variety of activities at locations across Chautauqua County. Presented by the Friends of the ...

Trek for teens runs through region Sunday

Devon Edwards 3,000-mile road trip this summer will pass through Fredonia on Sunday afternoon, but he won't be stopping for gas. The 30-year-old Albany native is fueled by a desire to help address the mental health needs of teens and his journey helps raise money to serve those in need. "Some kids are simply not able to get help," says Edwards, a licensed professional counselor and endurance athlete. "Too often, the issue isn't motivation, it's cost, coverage, lack of consent, or limited resources. The result is that many young people fall through the cracks before they ever receive ...

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Bemus Point School Board To Meet Monday BEMUS POINT - The Bemus Point Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the cafeteria at Maple Grove High School, 3980 Dutch Hollow Road, Bemus Point. An executive session is expected after the regular meeting. The public is welcome. Fenton History Center To Host Allen Park Walking Tour Saturday The Fenton History Center will host its next walking tour at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, in Allen Park. The tour will start at the Allen Park Bandshell, located at the corner of West Virginia Boulevard and Elizabeth ...