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Rabies clinic goes to dogs, cats in Ripley

RIPLEY — A total of 54 dogs and 24 cats received their rabies vaccines at the Town of Ripley Highway Department building last month. The Rabies Vaccination Clinic was organized by Ripley Town Clerk Ryleigh Enterline, who said that she reached out to the Chautauqua County Health ...

CHQ Chamber seeks nominees for Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award

The CHQ Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2026 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, recognizing an individual or organization who is making a difference in our region by bringing people together, building partnerships, and working toward a common goal. Established in 2012, the award honors the legacy of Pam Lydic, the Chamber’s first executive director. Pam played an instrumental role in bringing together the Northern Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce to form the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce in 2000. Her commitment to ...

Fredonia tight-lipped on officer probe

The investigation of a suspended Fredonia police officer continues, while members of the public seek more information. Resident Katie Lovley spoke at the Fredonia Village Board meeting Tuesday, expressing concerns if the officer, who has not been named publicly, will be properly ...

Silver Creek school celebrates opening of credit union

Silver Creek Central School celebrated an exciting new opportunity for students and staff with the grand opening of the Black Knight Branch of Inner Lakes Credit Union, located in the high school’s Math/Technology Wing. Superintendent Dr. Ralston had the honor of officially cutting the ...

Fredonia celebrates new Wheelock playgrounds

Wednesday afternoon was a day of celebration at Fredonia’s Wheelock campus. Students packed the Chestnut street playground to watch as a ribbon was cut to ceremonially open the district’s two newest playgrounds. Following a short speech from Superintendent Dr. Brad Zilliox, Board of ...

Analysis: Jamestown, similar cities approach fire department budgets differently

The city of Jamestown faces a decision over 12 grant funded firefighter positions whose outside funding is expiring at the end of the year. Jamestown's fire department budget accounts for 14.4% of the city's $47,342,691 budget, an amount that pays for 65 firefighters as well as an administrative assistant. Mayor Kim Ecklund is proposing to keep all 12 grant-funded firefighters at a cost of $1,500,000 to the city’s general fund. She proposes paying for the four American Rescue Plan Act-funded positions with an allocation from the projected $450,000 2027 city EMS revenue. The ...