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Falconer to hold public hearing Monday

Local News July 9, 2026

FALCONER - The village of Falconer will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday to get village residents’ opinions on the village’s plan to apply for state grants to complete sanitary sewer system work. The hearing will be held in the Fireman’s Exempt Hall, 3 Coleson Drive, Falconer, to hear public comments on the village’s community development needs and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant applications for the 2026 program year. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal and will make ...

YWCA Jamestown receives grant

Community July 9, 2026

The YWCA of Jamestown has received a $100,000 grant from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. The foundation has selected 16 nonprofit organizations to receive a total of $1.6 million in funding for general operations through the Strengthening Every Angle (SEA) Change Fund. The SEA Change Fund was launched at the beginning of 2026 to support organizations that are experiencing challenges resulting from changes in public funding over the past year. The 16 organizations will receive grants of $100,000 each to support general operations, meaning the money does not have ...

CCHS launches Pet Expo T-shirt design contest

Community July 9, 2026

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is launching its Pet Expo 2026 Youth T-shirt Design Challenge, inviting young artists to show off their creativity while celebrating animals and the spirit of community. The contest is supported by Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, joining not only as a sponsor but as a promotional partner helping spread the word throughout the region. As part of their support, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union will award the winning artist their choice of a $100 deposit to open a savings account. Each finalist will also receive a gift card, along with ...

Community July 9, 2026

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) is making it easier for anyone who is interested to receive a copy of their quarterly newsletter. “A lot of good things are happening here,” said Michael Nordin, Mental Health Association executive director, “and we want to keep ...

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Community July 9, 2026

Sons Of American Revolution To Meet Saturday STOCKTON - The Chautauqua County chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet Saturday, July 11, at the Stockton Hotel at 12:30 p.m. The meal will be followed by a meeting outlining the group’s plans for the rest of the season. The SAR is a male lineage organization for descendants of the patriots who fought or otherwise served the United States during the American Revolution. Fenton Canteen To Be Held Saturday The next Fenton Canteen will be held Saturday July 11, at the Fenton Mansion/Museum, 67 Washington St., ...

Tobacco business, mobile home park found guilty of violations

Local News July 9, 2026

A judge has found a north county business guilty of violating a state law for selling tobacco products as well as a south county mobile home park for not submitting required water reports. A representative with NF Sparks, Inc., which is located at 105-107 Lakeshore Drive East, Dunkirk appeared before the Hon. Betsy S. Steger, the designated Chautauqua County Board of Health Hearing Officer. The business was accused of selling an illegal flavored vapor product to an individual under the age of 21. Jessica Wuerstle with the county Health Department told the Board of Health her office ...