Siblings Sheilah Gulas and Tom Lingenfelter recall their childhood home as a hub of activity -- filled with students, community members, and loved ones, all touched by their parents’ generosity. Tom and Bev Lingenfelter had a love of learning, a strong work ethic and an ability to find joy ...

Jefferson Middle School officials recently announced the school’s honor and merit rolls for the second trimester of the 2024-25 school year. They are: HONOR ROLL Fifth Grade: Ryder Adams, Jaxon Bielata, Liam Brunco, Myles Cassevoy, Alexis Cronin, Lily Dake, Sadie Ecklof, Ayden Faulkner, ...

Sinclairville Elementary School in the Cassadaga Valley Central School district recently celebrated reading with a contest during Read Across America week. Students were challenged to see which class could read the most books at home in one week. The top class got the prize of sliming their ...

Lavender is a recent arrival to the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue who was transferred out of an overcrowded shelter to give her a better chance at finding a family. She was apparently a shelter favorite there, and is fast becoming a favorite at NCCR. Lavender She is an adult female, around ...

The Westfield Stray Cat Rescue Cats of the Week are Abby, left, and her kitten, Birdie, right. Abby is an affectionate young tortoiseshell cat who is a new arrival at the shelter along with Birdie. Birdie is a 6-month-old kitten who is well socialized and friendly. Both cats are spayed, ...

Mason, this week’s Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week, is a favorite at the shelter due to his silly antics and radiating joy for everything in life. His favorite activities are playing tug, sitting in the sun, chewing on tough rubber bones, going on long walks and carrying his ...