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County reminds parents, caregivers of safe sleep practices for babies

Community November 7, 2026

October was Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Health Department reminded parents and caregivers that safe sleep practices can help protect babies and save lives. The state Department of Health reports that more than 120 infants die each year in New York state from sleep-related causes, including SIDS. Following safe sleep steps can lower the risk and help babies sleep safely. “Safe sleep awareness month serves as a reminder to not allow infants to sleep with parents or caregivers,” said Dr. Michael Faulk, Chautauqua County ...

Conduit Ministries, partners to hand out 1800 Thanksgiving meals for those in need

Unbelievable Support: Empty Bowls fundraisers are Nov. 21 in Fredonia, Dec. 12 in Jamestown

Local News November 7, 2026

FREDONIA — Later this month, one of the area’s most impactful fundraisers each year will give patrons a chance to fill their cupboards while also stocking the shelves of food pantries across the county. The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, beginning at ...

Sales include Ashville campground

Local News November 7, 2026

A campground in Ashville is under new ownership. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Aug. 21-26. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate documents are available for ...

CAP cadets take orientation flight

Community November 7, 2026

Three Civil Air Patrol cadets had their first orientation flight with Zach Allen recently. Jonas Bird, Ophelia March and Hadassah Emmott had the opportunity to fly the Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 Skyhawk while aloft. The cadet orientation flight program shares with cadets the thrill of ...

Memories of past Veterans’ Day luncheons

Local News November 7, 2026

There is, what has become a long-standing celebration at Jefferson Middle School in Jamestown, where Mrs. Gina Hess, and her class of fifth graders invite area veterans to join them in a brunch-type meal on a day before or after the actual calendar date of Veterans’ Day (as schools have the ...