A dedicated group of seventh and eighth graders in Rock Springs is stepping up to reduce teen suicide. Their peer-led approach to mental health underscores the power young people have in shaping supportive communities.

A student from Salamanca was recently sworn in to serve on the local school board, a development that underscores the growing role of youth in civic affairs. This noteworthy event, reported by the Olean Times Herald, highlights both new perspectives and broader community engagement in Cattaraugus County.