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WCSD Adjusts for Low Enrollment at Sheffield High School
As the new school year draws near, the Warren County School District (WCSD) is once again making adjustments to address low student enrollment at Sheffield Middle-High School. For the second consecutive year, students at the Sheffield school will be bussed to the district’s larger school in Warren for their core classes, returning to Sheffield for electives.
County to Host Inaugural 'Be the Light' Event in Dunkirk
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Week, the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, in collaboration with the CHQ Together We Can Coalition, will host a series of events aimed at raising awareness about overdose prevention and honoring those who have been affected by addiction. This year marks the first-ever "Be the Light" event, set to take place on Saturday, August 31st from 5:00-8:30 PM at the Lower Pavilion of Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk.
Health Dept. Announces Upcoming Animal Rabies Immunization Clinics in the Town of Sherman
MAYVILLE, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) is announcing a free rabies vaccination clinic sponsored by the Town of Sherman and the CCHD. Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets three months of age and older.
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Colored Girls Bike Too celebrates One Year Anniversary of Community Bike Shop, Holistic Cycles, and Mobility Bank
Last August, I wrote about Jalonda Hill, Founder and President of Colored Girls Bike Too (CGBT), and her critical initiative to create a Holistic Mobility Hub on Jefferson Avenue. Her project included the development of a Community Bike Shop, Holistic Cycles, and Mobility Bank. Founded in 2017, CGBT is in...
The problems of the Diocese of Buffalo
The Western New York community and most particularly, members of the Catholic Church, have been witnessing an incredible amount of discussion about the Diocese of Buffalo and the parish churches that are the heart of the Diocese. This blog in the past has reported and commented on the management crisis that has now turned into a financial crisis – the scandals involving priests who had sexually abused children in the parishes has led to the problem of how to pay for eventual settlements for the victims.
PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
Working with customers to help them access cleaner electric transportation options is an integral part of PECO's Path to Clean commitment. PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on a Path to Clean, working with its parent company Exelon to reduce its operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To meet these aggressive targets, the company has been implementing programs to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint, while also investing in infrastructure to make cleaner energy solutions more accessible, affordable, and equitable for customers. One of the ways PECO is doing this is by embracing electric vehicles (EVs).
RFK Jr. fights to keep ballot spot in Pennsylvania, asserts Democrats want to remove him
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived in Harrisburg Tuesday to argue in Commonwealth court why he should stay on the Pennsylvania ballot, but he could not arrive on time. He showed up late and was unable to speak in court. It is unclear who Kennedy Jr. would hurt more, […]
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Pennsylvania Auditor General visits Johnstown to discuss financial literacy
Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor visited Johnstown Tuesday evening to meet with dozens of community leaders. He said that in his work to eliminate poverty across the state, he’s found one important solution. “Financial literacy and poverty; there’s a correlation between the two. To get out of poverty and...
No Foul Play Suspected in Jail Inmate Death
WARREN, Pa. – Though full autopsy results are not yet available, officials do not suspect foul play was involved in the death of a Warren County Jail inmate on Aug. 17, 2024. City police were dispatched to the jail just before 11 p.m. on Aug. 17 for a report...
Post-Journal: Victim In Friday Shooting Has Died
The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the victim of a shooting incident last Friday has died. The PJ reports that according to Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt, the shooting took place around 2:00 a.m. in a parking lot of an establishment on North Main Street. No arrests have been...
Meet PennLive’s 2024 preseason girls volleyball All-Star Team
The high school girls volleyball season is about to unfold in Pennsylvania with first serves on Friday. The Mid-Penn Conference was filled to the brim with All-State talent and there were major program milestones all throughout. PennLive has rolled out the red carpet for some of the returning stars in...
More Pennsylvania children to receive free school meals this year
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — More Pennsylvania schoolchildren will be receiving free school meals this year thanks to an expansion of a national funding program. The threshold for the national Community Eligibility Provision for free school meals will decrease this year. Only 25% of students in a school district will now have to be eligible for free meals for the district to qualify for additional federal funding. The threshold was previously 40%.
Pa. delegates ready for Vice President Kamala Harris' roll call vote
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and local delegates from the Philadelphia area are looking forward to the events planned for Tuesday night. This year's roll call vote is ceremonial because Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee after a virtual roll call earlier this month.Regardless, some delegates from Pennsylvania are still looking forward to the moment including State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz who says she's hopeful for Harris."To be a delegate, to see it manifest itself and here I am working for her to make sure she's the nominee, to make sure we get...
Pennsylvania casinos’ all-sources revenue soars past $500M in July
Pennsylvania casinos rang the register again in July, posting revenues of more than $500 million from all sources of gaming, which represents a 7.22% year-over-year increase, according to a Tuesday release from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The revenue figure of $500,783,633 includes money wagered at slot machines, table games,...
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