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CCHS: Pet Expo brings community together

Local News September 8, 2026

The Chautauqua County Humane Society will present Pet Expo 2026, made possible through the support of presenting sponsors Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa. Why is the Humane Society putting the event on for a second year? The answer is simple, according to CCHS officials - because Pet Expo 2025 proved that this region is ready and eager to unite around the wellbeing of animals. Last year, pets were adopted right from the floor of the Northwest Arena, families made meaningful connections, and shelters and rescues formed relationships to strengthen the ...

Larson seeks re-election to county legislature

Local News September 8, 2026

County Legislator Fred Larson has announced his run for re-election to the County Legislature. “I am running for re-election to fight to make it more affordable to live in Chautauqua County and to fight to reverse our catastrophic job losses of the past 15 years. Employment in Chautauqua ...

CHQ Transit may build bus wash station

Local News September 8, 2026

The county’s public transportation program is looking to build a station where it can wash its own buses. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution to sell 112 Tiffany Ave., Jamestown, for the amount owed on it for back taxes, ...

Bemus Point Farmers’ Market wraps up second year

Elevated Experience

Local News September 8, 2026

A bigger and longer Plein Air Festival is coming to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute - and the surrounding area - starting Saturday. From Sept. 12-18, the festival sponsored by RTPI will take place with artists at venues throughout Western New York. RTPI has expanded both the timeframe and ...