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Humane Society begins new membership programs

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is launching two new membership programs designed to bring people of all ages closer to the lifesaving work happening every day at the shelter. Adults and families can now join the Paws & Hearts Annual Membership Program, while kids and teens under 18 can become part of the new Pet Pals Membership. Paws & Hearts offers tiered membership levels that provide meaningful benefits, including behind the scenes access, special recognition, and invitations to unique CCHS events. As part of the inaugural launch, the first 50 individuals who join at the ...

Fire destroys structure

Photos by Dan Kohler Crews from numerous departments responded to a structure fire at 6807 Plank Road in Mayville. The fire occurred around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and destroyed the site. Responding departments included: Chautauqua County EMS, Sherman, Panama, Westfield, Chautauqua, Maple Springs, Brocton, Portland and Stockton.

Man killed in motorcycle mishap had county connections

In the midst of Memorial Day celebrations, a 20-year-old man who was admired and well-liked in his hometown of Harborcreek, Pa., as well as his workplace in French Creek, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. On the afternoon of May 25, Tyler R. Storicks died after an SUV crossed ...

New UB president has Fredonia connection

A State University of New York at Fredonia graduate has been tapped to be the 16th president at the University at Buffalo. Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, provost and senior vice president at Tufts University, was appointed following an international search. The announcement was made Tuesday by ...

Borrello, NYC Dem criticize lack of help in budget

State Sen. George Borrello isn’t happy with the lack of items in the state budget to make New York more affordable. He’s not alone - and his company includes Democrats in the state Senate as well. Borrello spoke specifically about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1 billion POWER program that ...

Mortgage tax revenue up, especially in cities

It appears home sales are not slowing down in Chautauqua County. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved $860,447 be sent to various towns, villages and cities which was collected from the county’s 1.25% mortgage tax. The tax is collected on any new or refinanced mortgage. During a committee meeting beforehand, Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon, R-Ellery, said the amount collected was up from its report from 2025. “I compared this resolution from one year ago covering the same period. This resolution in total reflects an increase in the mortgage tax of ...