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Hey Chautauqua County, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Gerry rodeo returns, AI pricing bill, and Nerds gone wild block party + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Western tradition returns: Broncs and bulls have arrived in Gerry as 81st PRCA rodeo opens Wednesday, Aug. 5, with 220 competitors, 8 p.m. events, dinners 5-8, and Saturday’s Stompin’ Out Breast Cancer night -- get the full rodeo details.
Water project clears hurdles: After a court ruling, Dunkirk moves to wrap up eminent domain for Shorewood Water District waterline to meet grant deadlines. The project would serve 173 homes and 16 businesses -- see the eminent-domain ruling.
Fair pricing debate intensifies: New York’s One Fair Price bill to ban AI-powered dynamic pricing cleared the Legislature and awaits Hochul’s signature. Businesses warn it could curb loyalty programs and coupons for shoppers here -- see the pricing bill debate.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*. Highlights this week: |
02 — From our sponsor Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC billIf your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Find gems for less: Run by Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, Garment Gallery serves up low-cost, gently used clothing and household essentials that make a paycheck stretch further. Check it out this week, and tap into a mission rooted in real community care through programs like the Friendly Kitchen, Emergency Food Pantry, and The Gleaning Program. Check it out.
Meat pies, anyone? When dinner brain fog hits, Sandee's Catering | Bakery & Deli comes through with subs and wraps on fresh baked rolls plus those signature pork and Italian sausage pies that taste like Sunday. Need to feed a crowd this week? Their full service or drop off catering keeps Jamestown bellies happy.
Freshen up the floof: Between backyard mud sessions and lake days, your pup probably needs a glow-up. Barking Beauties delivers the kind of careful grooming that sends dogs home soft, tidy, and photo-ready, so you can spend less time lint-rolling the couch and more time enjoying actual snuggles.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 Fitness in the Park @ Lucille Ball Memorial Park (Jamestown) | Tuesday (8/4) at 5:30 PM – Fifteen seasons in, the city's free fitness series still delivers sweat, loud sticks, and zero membership fees. POUND turns the lawn into a rock show workout, you keep rhythm, burn stress, and pretend the Ripstix are that email inbox.
❓ Trivia @ 4 Below Bar and Grill (Jamestown) | Tuesday (8/4) at 7:00 PM – This Tuesday ritual at 4 Below serves up trivia with rotating categories, free entry, and the guilty pleasure of scoring yourself. Think pub quiz for people who like a proper pint, a sharp pencil, and selective memory. Bragging rights included, appeals process informal.
🧺 Village of Lakewood's Farmers' & Artisians Market @ Chautauqua Avenue | Thursday (8/6) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re hunting ripe tomatoes or that handmade soap you pretend is for gifts, Lakewood’s farmers and artisans market turns Chautauqua Ave into the Thursday stroll. Local vendors, porch-worthy produce, and a rotating Special Guest Tent, because small-town surprises pair well with coffee.
🎶 Claudia Hoyser @ Hartley Park (Lakewood) | Sunday (8/9) at 2:00 PM – Whether you can still nail the Rhiannon falsetto or prefer a dignified chair sway, Rock the Lake brings Claudia Hoyser unplugged, then Fleetwood Macked on Chautauqua Lake at Hartley Park. Free, all ages, lakeside breezes, boat gawking, and enough twirling to count as cardio.
🎸 Rock the Lake @ Richard O Hartley Park (Lakewood) | Sunday (8/9) at 2:00 PM – Whether you wore out Rumours on vinyl, or want an excuse to idle the boat and call it culture, Fleetwood Macked brings the hits to Hartley Park. Free, lakeside or by boat, with Claudia Hoyser opening, food trucks, and BYO chairs.
🎨 ArtScape Salons @ Pearl City Clay House (Jamestown) | Sunday (8/9) at 2:00 PM – If you like your art talks real, free, and within arm’s reach of the kiln, ArtScape Salons at Pearl City Clay House are your jam. Meet local artists, peek at demos, swap ideas, and pretend it’s networking when it’s really just good conversation.
🤓 NERDS GONE WILD @ National Comedy Center (Jamestown) | Sunday (8/9) at 3:00 PM – Outdoor block party outside Jamestown’s National Comedy Center, with Nerds Gone Wild blasting New Wave and classic 80s before and after Seth Meyers. Beer, wine, food trucks, and free entry, plus the kind of dancing your knees will politely complain about tomorrow.
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07 — Chautauqua County report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind 1 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis 5-bed, 2.5-bath home spans about 2,380 square feet on an acre in Frewsburg Central School District. A covered porch, sunlit living room, and custom kitchen set the tone, while updated floors, fresh fixtures, and renovated baths add polish. The first-floor primary suite, attached 2-car garage, and roomy basement round it out.
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