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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 ...

Organic Blooms finally blossoms in Mina

It was a long, difficult journey, but Organic Blooms LLC, a new cannabis dispensary in Chautauqua County, held its grand opening this fall and the event could not have gone better. “It’s beyond amazing. Everyone has been so supportive, said co-owner Michelle Brumagin. “I’m definitely ...

Electrovaya boosts profits, revenues

Revenues and profits are both up for Electrovaya, which opened its Ellicott manufacturing plant this year and is now in the midst of building out the local facility. Company officials said in November that design reviews of assembly processes and equipment that are customized to the requirements of Electrovaya’s Infinity lithium-ion technology expected to begin production in the Ellicott manufacturing plant in the middle of 2026 are completed. Electrovaya has collaborated closely with key equipment vendors and third-party consulting firms, and has successfully completed the initial ...

DFT returns as pops series sponsor for Rockefeller Arts Center

DFT Communications has continued its long-running support of the performing arts at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The Fredonia-based communications company marks its 18th consecutive season in 2025-26 as the title sponsor for Rockefeller Arts Center’s DFT Communications ...