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Catholic Charities Launches Appeal

Officials and volunteers gathered today to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, with a goal of raising $8 million by June 30. “Through more than 100 years of economic hardship, social change, and personal struggle, Catholic Charities has ...

Humane Society Launches Activity Nights

The Chautauqua County Humane Society will launch a brand-new series of activity nights taking place throughout 2026. The first Activity Night will be held Jan. 29 featuring a family-friendly movie night with a showing of The Secret Life of Pets inside the shelter. The night includes a guided ...

Buffalo Pair Nabbed After Drug Bust

A Buffalo man and woman have been arrested after a narcotics investigation. Laquil D. Hilson, 31, and Antwaniya S.C. Brown, 22, were both charged Jan. 19 with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, five counts each of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled ...

Fredonia Woman Faces Sex Charges

A Fredonia woman is facing charges after an alleged relationship with a minor. Melody F. Snyder-Pratt, 21, was charged with first-degree disseminating indecent material to a minor. According to officials, in October 2025, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation ...

After Traffic Stop, City Man Faces Drug Charges

A Jamestown man is facing drug charges after a routine traffic stop. Samuel Arrington, 20, was charged Saturday with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth-degree criminal possession of controlled substance, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled ...

On Ice Returning From Aspire WNY

Aspire of Western New York will once again be hosting the On Ice event at the Northwest Savings Bank Arena. The annual event furthers the organization’s mission to see to it that adults and children with developmental disabilities are able to live life to the fullest through events and ...