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Pet Expo expands vendor experience

The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pet Expo ’26, presented by Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel and Day Spa, returns to the Northwest Arena on Oct. 17. The event has more than 40 vendors already registered and more being welcomed, the lineup will include opportunities for shopping, hands‑on demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with local businesses, organizations and artisans. Vendors interested in joining the event can register now at Chqhumane.org. The expo features a strong mix of pet‑centered businesses offering treats, toys, enrichment ...

Decree cites finances, population for St. Anthony’s closure

The bishop of Buffalo’s Catholic diocese recently alleged that St. Anthony’s Parish of Fredonia had overdrawn bank accounts totaling $5,050 when it merged with Holy Trinity Parish in February. Bishop Michael Fisher made the statement as part of an Aug. 3 decree “reducing the church of ...

Legacy Continued

The three local Arby’s locations — located at Foote Avenue and Fluvanna Avenue in Jamestown, and Mall Boulevard in Lakewood — recently saw a change of ownership, though the new owners remain familiar names and faces. The three locations have been owned and operated by Hutchinson Foods, ...

Rushing waters spur concerns in county

A flash flood warning was in effect for portions of Chautauqua County on Sunday. The warning came after a period of thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in some locations. According to weather service spotters, Fredonia received the most ...

Route 20 crash claims life of Silver Creek man

SHERIDAN --- A Silver Creek man has died after an accident Saturday afternoon on Route 20. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies report at 2:52 p.m., they located a vehicle that had been involved in a motor vehicle accident. An investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling westbound ...

A good dog's last adventure

We’ve decided it’s time to send our dog over the rainbow bridge. It’s a hard decision when there isn’t a serious disease like cancer or organ failure—situations where you don’t really have a choice. A dog that grows really old is a dog that sometimes stays alive longer than it ...