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September proclaimed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

P-J photo by Gregory Bacon Pictured from left are Legislator Marty Proctor, R-Mina, and County Executive PJ Wendel proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Also pictured are Mike and Andrea LeBaron of Frewsburg, and Melissa Gibbons and son Lucas Gibbons of Findley Lake. ...

Cassadaga expands search for grant funding

CASSADAGA — The Village of Cassadaga has ramped up its efforts on securing grant funding for various projects and areas of focus. The village’s NY Forward Grant Committee, consisting of local business owners and residents, was established to take on comprehensive grant submissions. In ...

Cruise-in event aids Rural Ministry, names winner

On Sept. 11, Shults Resale Center had their fifth annual No Fine Print Cruise-in sponsored by Pattons Home Furnishings. The last two years they have held a 50-50 drawing, which has raised more than $2,000 for the Chautauqua County Rural Ministries. The car show attracts hundreds of people ...

Polish parish in Buffalo plans 140th celebration

BUFFALO — St. Adalbert Basilica at 212 Stanislaus St., will celebrate 140 years on Saturday, September 26, 2026 with a special Mass and banquet. Buffalo’s second Polish parish, St. Adalbert’s was founded by Polish immigrants in September 1886. The current church is a Romanesque Revival and Polish Cathedral-style Basilica built between 1890 and 1891 by architects R. Huber and Company. The 4 p.m. anniversary Mass will be concelebrated by Diocese of Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher, Parish Pastor Fr. Cole Webster, and other invited priests including past pastors of St. ...

United Way kicks off annual fundraising campaign

United Way of Chautauqua County kicked off its 2026 Fundraising Campaign aboard the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry on Wednesday, bringing together supporters to rally behind this year’s drive to fund programs and initiatives impacting children, families and seniors here in our community. More than ...

Fuel prices up 9 cents in last week

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.47, up 16 cents from Sept. 14. One year ago, the price was $3.18. The New York State average is $4.48, up 9 cents from a week ago. A year ago, the state average was $3.23. Chautauqua County prices are between $4.40 and $4.96 per gallon. Crude oil remains high, averaging $100 per barrel amid continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices have returned to spring levels with the national average inching closer to this year’s record high of $4.56 set on May 21. The all-time high for the national average is $5.01 set on ...