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Pets Of The Week: Midnight - Chautauqua County Humane Society

Midnight is a lovable and social girl who always wants to be part of the action. She loves getting scratches and pets and isn’t shy about asking for attention. Midnight is 10 months old and one of 100 kittens currently in the care of CCHS. The society has more than 20 kittens available for ...

HIV decriminalization bill to wait another year

Nearly 30 years after a rash of HIV cases made Chautauqua County national news, some state legislators are pushing to decriminalize people living with sexual transmitted infections who engage in consensual sexual activity It’s a debate that isn’t falling entirely along party lines in ...

JHS 100 Member Club legacy continues in partnership with Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

For more than 80 years, Jamestown High School’s 100 Member Club has supported Jamestown High School students through scholarships and educational enhancements. Today, that legacy is poised to continue for generations to come through a partnership with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The JHS 100 Member Club Board of Directors has approved plans to transfer the organization's assets to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, where they will establish the JHS Alumni 100 Member Club Scholarship Fund, a permanent charitable fund dedicated to continuing the club's ...

ASHF to hold Midsommar Celebration June 20

The American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation will hold a Midsommar Celebration on Saturday, June 20, at the Tree of Life Lutheran Church, formerly Holy Trinity, located at 825 Forest Ave., Jamestown. The event will be held rain or shine, with portions of the program to be held ...

Health Department advises residents following Measles case in Erie County

MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Health Department is alerting residents following confirmation of a positive measles case in Erie County. Local residents may have traveled to locations visited by the infected individual. The Erie County Department of Health has identified potential public exposure locations associated with the confirmed case between May 24 and May 28 including: — Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Emergency Department (formerly Oishei Children’s Hospital) on May 24, 2026 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and on May 28, 2026 between 12 p.m. and 9:30 ...