The cycles found throughout nature are full of endings, fresh starts, and plenty of resets, whether we are talking about massive weather patterns or a single Monarch caterpillar. The change in an organism’s behaviors through the day, week, or year are sometimes the result of an innate ...

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is inviting local businesses to celebrate their employees this Valentine’s season. Through its new Fur‑ever Valentine program, the Humane Society will bring a shelter pet directly to workplaces for a 45 to 60 minute visit between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ...

Calvin, this week’s Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week, is a 6-month-old boy with a loving nature and a calm confidence that’s rare for a cat his age. He moves through the world with grace and poise, taking new experiences in stride and approaching life with gentle curiosity. ...

Tori, this week’s Westfield Stray Cat Rescue Cat of the Week, looks surprised because she hasn’t been adopted yet. This bright eyed and spunky kitten is equal parts cuddly and playful. Tori is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped - she is ready for immediate adoption. Call 716-232-4152 for ...

Maggie, this week’s Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue Dog of the Week, is a new arrival at the shelter. She was originally an area stray several years ago, and had been adopted out, but was returned due to difficulty adjusting to some recent changes in the home dynamic. Maggie is around 7-8 ...

Persell Middle School officials recently released the school’s honor and merit rolls for the first trimester of the 2025-26 school year. They are: HONOR ROLL Eighth Grade: Ryleii Mae Annette Ahlquist, Hadley Kate Anderson, Maddon Alexander Anderson, Riley Jacob Anderson, Mariel Anderson ...