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Opera House to screen Oscar-nominated ‘Hamnet’

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of Oscar front-runner “Hamnet,” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Nominated for eight Oscars including for ...

SUNY to host ‘Douglass Day’ event honoring statesman

SUNY Fredonia will participate in a nationwide program honoring the legacy of 19th century author, orator and anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass. "Douglass Day," on Friday from noon to 3 p.m., is a celebration as well as a collective contribution to the preservation of Black American ...

Scholarship opportunity announced for area students

State Sen. George Borrello announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of the 57th Senate District who are current college ...

Shakespeare Club hears about Norway wharf area

A recent meeting of the 2025-26 season of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was hosted at the home of Joan Larson. President Karin Cockram welcomed Club members to the meeting. After a brief business meeting concluded, a paper by Cockram on “Bryggen” Bergen, Norway was presented. A summary ...

Archie’s Airport Diner ready to open next month

ELLICOTT — Chautauqua County’s Jamestown Airport will soon welcome Archie’s Airport Diner, a new full-service breakfast and lunch destination opening in March. Family, Food, Flight. The three things are the inspiration for Archies Diner, according to owner Matthew Newton. The Newton ...

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‘Valentine’ candle, bake sale Saturday If you are looking for a homemade treat to give your Valentine, there will be a selection of handmade soy-wax candles and baked goods available on Saturday, Valentine’s Day, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua at ...