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Festivals Fredonia notes successful Easter fest

Festivals Fredonia, Inc., in partnership with the Fredonia First Methodist Church, is proud to announce the overwhelming success of the fifth Annual Fredonia Easter Festival. The event took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., drawing families from across the community for ...

Cassadaga Honor Guard visits 12 cemeteries on Memorial Day

CASSADAGA — Memorial Day Monday was a day to pay tribute to fallen veterans by the Honor Guard of the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 in 12 local cemeteries. Members of the Legion Honor Guard gathered at the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 at 6 a.m., and left the Legion hall at ...

Dunkirk’s Dispenza inducted into state Veterans Hall

Dunkirk resident and U.S. Army veteran Lori Dispenza joined fellow honorees from across New York State to be celebrated at the 2026 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony in Albany on Tuesday, with state Sen. George Borrello on hand to present the award. A Portland native, ...

Danza! marks 30 years with performance

Danza! Performing Arts Academy is celebrating their 30th anniversary of dance education. Located in the historic 7-9 East Main Street building since their inception, thousands of local dancers have stepped through the doors since their 1996 opening. Fredonia native Krista Giambrone Taylor ...

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THURSDAY, MAY 28 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Chautauqua County Parks ...

Community Notebook

Chicken barbecue planned for Tuesday There will be a chicken barbecue on Tuesday, June 2 at the D&F Plaza in Dunkirk beginning at 11:30 a.m. until sold out sponsored by Forestville Chapter 247 Order of the Eastern Star. Cost is $15 per dinner or $10 for chicken only. Brush pickup planned ...