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Pennsylvania says measles deaths are first in 35 years

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two measles-associated deaths. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years. The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated. The MMR vaccine, administered over two doses, boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection. “My deepest sympathies are with the loved ones who are facing this unimaginable loss,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “Because measles was largely eliminated in the ...

Mental Health Association welcomes St. Susan Center director

At the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s August recovery luncheon, Michael Nordin, executive director, welcomed the return of volunteer and certified personal trainer Brian Mayo. All are welcome to Mayo’s bootcamp fitness classes that meets on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. ...

Little Caesars Kitchen to make stop at St. Susan Center

St. Susan Center is excited to announce that the Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a nationally recognized mobile food program dedicated to helping communities in need, will visit St. Susan Center on Thursday to serve free fresh pizza to local guests. The Love Kitchen truck will arrive at 11 a.m. at St. Susan Center, at 31 Water St., Suite 130, Jamestown, with meal service scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is expected to serve approximately 325 individuals, with any remaining food distributed to community members as needed. The visit comes after a previous scheduling delay ...

Fuel prices continue to increase

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.10, up 4 cents from Aug. 17. One year ago, the price was $3.15. The New York state average is $4.16, up 3 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $3.16. In Chautauqua County, the range for fuel is between $4.25 to $4.35 a gallon. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 4 cents, and this August is shaping up to be the highest on record. Even though gasoline demand is down, which is typical for this time of year, higher crude oil prices are pushing up the national average gasoline prices. ...

County awarded $250,000 for housing development

Chautauqua County has been awarded $250,000 through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Technical Assistance to Grow Pro-Housing Communities (TAG) program to advance housing development and help municipalities capitalize on opportunities for new residential investment. The initiative builds upon the Chautauqua County Housing Market Assessment and Development Strategy, completed in February 2024, which identified the creation of a healthy and well-functioning housing market as critical to the vibrancy of local communities, the well-being of residents, and the County’s ...

Strong ‘Voice:’ Opera House welcomes West on Friday

FREDONIA -- The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present An Evening with The Voice’s Lucas West on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Rochester-based vocalist, instrumentalist, and West is thought by many to be a strong force of the next generation of popular music. The ...