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SCI Albion Bark program helping train both dogs and inmates

Inside SCI Albion, inmates participating in the Bark Program spend their days working one-on-one with rescue dogs from the ANNA Shelter. Program leaders said the dogs learn basic skills that make them more adoptable, while inmates gain experience that can help them after release. “How the inmates have grown, how the ha
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Millcreek Firefighters Train While Blindfolded

It's not what you would typically expect to see at Zuck Park. However, Millcreek Firefighters are using the park's playground for life-saving training. Last week, firefighters participated in a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) training session. Fully-geared firefighters navigate through the playground's tight
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AHN St. Vincent hosting free cancer screening clinic Saturday

(WJET/WFXP)– When it comes to the fight against cancer, early detection can make a huge difference, and this weekend, one local hospital is inviting the public to come down and get screened for free. This Saturday, May 16, AHN St. Vincent will be hosting their own free screening clinic at their cancer center, regardles
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County Announces 3rd Annual Active Transportation Week

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department, Community Health Network, the City of Jamestown, CCPEG, and Spokefolks, has announced the 3rd annual Active Transportation Week. The week offers an opportunity to highlight how thoughtful infrastru
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Lost Sentimental Necklace Found at Mason Farms

What began as a heartbreaking Mother’s Day turned into an unforgettable moment for one local woman at Mason Farms. After losing a priceless pendant containing her late father’s thumbprint — a necklace she says she hadn’t taken off in more than two years — Kristi feared it was gone forever. Hoping for a miracle, she rea
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Woman went to Walmart and left 3 children home alone to die with mattress...

A Pennsylvania mother who left her children home alone before a fire erupted and killed them told investigators that she had just made a quick stop at Walmart, authorities say. The post Woman went to Walmart and left 3 children home alone to die with mattress and couch blocking escape routes, police say first appeared
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Wendel: Hotel Operators Are Neglecting Facilities Housing Homeless People

There's plenty of blame to go around regarding efforts to house the homeless in Chautauqua County lately. That frustration is being expressed by County Executive P.J. Wendel, who says there are problems with the homeless themselves, but it's moreso with hotel operators who are getting state money to do it and not takin
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Man arrested after month-long Instagram threats to shoot and extort woman

A woman in Winter Haven, Florida, told police that a man she met on Instagram escalated from flirtation to threats and harassment after their month‑long online relationship ended. Authorities located the suspect in Pennsylvania and say he will be returned to Florida to face charges. The Winter Haven Public...
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Gannon University holds 2026 spring commencement

Over 700 students began a new chapter of their lives on Saturday. Gannon University held their 2026 spring commencement on Saturday afternoon at the Erie Insurance Arena. This year’s degree class is complete with 54 doctoral, 206 master’s, 458 bachelor’s and 20 associate’s. Rebekah Young, a Gannon graduate who received
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Women In Manufacturing announces new NWPA chapter

Women In Manufacturing (WIM) launched a new chapter based in the Northwest Pennsylvania region. WIM is an association dedicated to supporting and promoting women in the manufacturing industry and inspiring the next generation. The Northwest Pennsylvania chapter will expand the organization’s accessibility to women base

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