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CHQ Chamber plans State of Business breakfast

As a countywide business association, the CHQ Chamber convenes local businesspeople in a variety of ways throughout the year. For the second year in a row, CHQ Chamber will present the State of Business Breakfast. This event will be Friday, Jan. 30 at 8 a.m. at The White Inn, 52 East Main Street, Fredonia. The Chamber chose presenters from a range of partner organizations that work with local businesses to provide an overview of the county’s economic climate. Well over 100 businesspeople turned out for that event, and we received some very positive feedback following the breakfast, ...

Mental Health Association receives NCCF grant

Executive Director Michael Nordin has announced that the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County received a major grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. “We are so grateful to the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation for their award of $11,000 to the MHA,” ...

Nestle Purina contributes $51,452 to United Way campaign

Nestle Purina’s Dunkirk plant has contributed $51,452 to United Way of Chautauqua County’s 2025 Fundraising Campaign, bringing United Way closer to its $1.7 million goal as the campaign enters its final weeks. The contribution reflects both corporate support from Nestlé Purina as well ...

National Fuel urges carbon monoxide awareness

As temperatures drop and heating systems run longer, it’s important to stay alert to carbon monoxide (CO) safety. CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can build up when fuel-burning appliances aren’t operating or venting properly. National Fuel is reminding customers to take simple precautions to keep their homes safe this winter. What is Carbon Monoxide? CO is created when fuels such as natural gas, propane, gasoline, wood, or oil burn incompletely. Common sources include furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, and portable generators. Because CO cannot be seen or smelled, ...

Bank donates to health organization

Lake Shore Bank has awarded a $5,000 grant to Community Inclusion, Inc. The money, from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Development Grant Program, will support Community Inclusion’s general operations. “We want to extend our gratitude to Lake Shore Bank for the ...

4-H member goes to leadership program

Chautauqua County 4-H teen Evie Woodis was one of 28 students from across New York and New England to be accepted into the state Animal and Agricultural Leadership Program through Cornell University. Youth will be introduced to all areas of animal science, gaining insights into the various ...