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Tree Service donates to WMH Foundation

Mathews Tree Service of Westfield, owned and operated by George Mathews, proudly donated $7,500 worth of professional tree removal services to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation in May. The donated services will help improve the safety, accessibility, and overall appearance of ...

Cassadaga Cemetery Association talks history, fundraising

CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga Cemetery Association held a recent meeting with the officers and trustees in the Jefferson Hall in the village. President Scott Dibble welcomed all to the meeting and led the group in prayer. Village of Cassadaga historian John Sipos was present and served as the adviser. Sipos had been on the board for nine years previously. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the equipment used for mowing the cemetery and an upcoming fund-raiser. Equipment usage is one of the main concerns in maintaining the cemetery. The association wants to keep the ...

Pawsitive support for Heroes

For the past two years Fredonia Memorial Post 59 has been on a mission — to ensure veterans in need of service dogs receive the help they need. The mission began with a simple question from Second Vice Commander Steve Smith, “Can we do it?" Commander Jasen Erick replied, "We can and we ...

State inaction tolerates mayhem in prisons

Detailing a surge in violence, staff assaults, overdoses, exposures and deaths inside state prisons, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association President Chris Summers declared the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to be in a “full-scale systemic ...

Kaleida announces launch of new patient record system

Kaleida Health officially launched its new, system‑wide patient record platform using Epic software, a major modernization initiative designed to improve care coordination, streamline clinical workflows and enhance the patient experience across all Kaleida Health facilities. The new platform replaces multiple legacy electronic health systems with a single, unified, integrated electronic health record (EHR), giving clinicians real‑time access to patient information and enabling smoother transitions of care. The upgrade is one of the most significant digital investments in Kaleida ...

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 ...