The Western New York Land Conservancy is pleased to announce the opening of its newest preserve, the Floating Fen Preserve in Chautauqua County on Thursday. The spectacular 225-acre forest is home to a unique wetland that includes a floating peat mat, “the floating fen,” from which the ...

The Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue’s Dog of the Week, Buckaroo, is a recent arrival at the shelter. Buckaroo is a 7-year-old neutered male border collie mix who is house trained and crate trained, knows several basic commands, responds to his name when called, and is working on improving ...

Tawnie and Cara, this week’s Westfield Stray Cat Rescue Cats of the Week, are zen masters of chasing, playing, snacking and, of course, napping. Tawnie and Cara are fully vaccinated and are waiting for their spay operations and microchips when they are old enough. Call 716-232-4152 for more ...

The Marvin House held a chicken barbecue recently with Basil and Bones to benefit the Marvin House and women in the area who are experiencing housing insecurity. Through donations and support of members the Marvin House was able to feed more than 40 area women at two different shelters with ...

Jeff Russell, a 23-year officer with the Jamestown Police Department and three-term Jamestown City Council member, is running for the Chautauqua County Legislature in District 12. During his time on the council, Russell has served as chairman of the Public Safety Committee and the city’s ...

The James Prendergast Library is open again and resuming free programming for all ages as well as creating new programs. Offerings include: PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Storytime: Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Themes are intended for preschool, with children under 8 and their caregivers ...