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Pets Of The Week: Sabrina & Sylvie - Westfield Stray Cat Rescue

Sabrina and Sylvie are gorgeous tuxedo siblings who are the friendliest and most loving duo ever. Sabrina and Sylvie love to play, cuddle, romp and snack. The girls are shown relaxing and sunbathing during a break from entertaining some visitors. These young adult cats are ready for adoption. ...

Son sues mother over 2024 death of father

A man has sued his mother over the 2024 death of his father at the Chautauqua County garbage transfer station on Webster Road. William Bartoo was accidentally struck July 11, 2024, while depositing garbage into the pit at the county facility. He was hit by a vehicle driven by his wife, Sharon Bartoo. He died from his injuries July 30. William Bartoo’s son, Wesley Bartoo, subsequently sued the county. Chautauqua County also sued Sharon Bartoo over the incident. Now yet another lawsuit has come out of the tragedy, this time from Wesley Bartoo against Sharon Bartoo. “Upon ...

JHS names April Students of Month

Jamestown High School officials recently named the school’s Students of the Month for April. They are: Mason Crawford, ninth grade and the son of Joseph and Allison Crawford. Mason is a member of the baseball, basketball, and football teams at JHS. In his spare time, Mason helps umpire ...

Summer in full swing for lake groups

Those interested in learning more about the Chautauqua Lake Partnership’s research project on Chautauqua Lake this summer can do so in a couple of weeks. The CLP’s annual rally will be held on Saturday, June 27, at The Village Casino starting at 9 a.m. Speakers will be Glenn Sullivan ...

Pets Of The Week: Carmella - Chautauqua County Humane Society

Carmella is a jumpy, vocal girl with endless love to give. She’s goofy, silly, and always keeps life entertaining with her fun-loving personality. She has a way of making people laugh and bringing smiles wherever she goes. Those looking for a dog with a big heart and an even bigger ...

Randolph trims budget ahead of re-vote

RANDOLPH - An open budget forum will be held today at 6 p.m. in the Randolph High School auditorium in advance of Tuesday's re-vote on Randolph Central School's 2026-27 budget. The re-vote will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The district is proposing a smaller budget than the one that was defeated in May. That budget totaled $27,021,901 budget and came with a 19.27% increase in spending and a 39.75% increase in the district’s property tax levy. The budget up for vote this week totals $25,996,501 and cuts the proposed tax increase to 19.75%. "The ...