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Humane Society launches membership programs

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is launching two new membership programs. Adults and families can now join the Paws & Hearts Annual Membership Program, while kids and teens under 18 can become part of the new Pet Pals Membership. Paws & Hearts offers tiered membership levels ...

State inaction tolerates mayhem in prisons

Detailing a surge in violence, staff assaults, overdoses, exposures and deaths inside state prisons, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association President Chris Summers declared the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to be in a “full-scale ...

Mortgage tax revenue up, especially in cities

It appears home sales are not slowing down in Chautauqua County. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved $860,447 be sent to various towns, villages and cities which was collected from the county’s 1.25% mortgage tax. The tax is collected on any new or refinanced ...

Man killed in motorcycle mishap had county connections

In the midst of Memorial Day celebrations, a 20-year-old man who was admired and well-liked in his hometown of Harborcreek, Pa., as well as his workplace in French Creek, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. On the afternoon of May 25, Tyler R. Storicks died after an SUV crossed ...

UCAN to host fundraising gala Saturday

With a lot of work ongoing for UCAN City Mission, specifically on their women with children’s shelter, UCAN is set to host a gala on the first Saturday in June for both fundraising and awareness. Executive Director Bruce Baehr said that the UCAN board decided to host a gala as it has ...