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TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Dunkirk and Fredonia Fire Department Retirees breakfast Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. Robert H. Jackson Center presents: Living Voices ; “Within the Silence” 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. Learn the impact of teenager Emiko’s experience of Japanese American imprisonment during WWII as racism and xenophobia changed the American teenager’s life after Pearl Harbor. For registration information, see the website roberthjackson.org or call 716 483-6646. Another performance 1 to 2 p.m. Ahira Hall Memorial Library ...

Gowanda Central School hires new school psychologist

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Central School District has hired a new School Psychologist for the 2026-27 school year. Connor Ziegler has been appointed to the four-year probationary position, effective July 1. Ziegler, who is provisionally certified as a School Psychologist, will be replacing Terri Reeves, who is set to retire after the current school year concludes. Ziegler is a resident of Elma, with prior experience as an intern in the Niagara Falls City School District, as well as in the role of School Psychologist in the state of Colorado. Ziegler received a Bachelor’s Degree in ...

Sherman teen wins national dairy award

Sherman teen Larsen Swan recently had a new calf delivered to his door from California as part of the Hellenbrand Lasting Legacy Award (HLLA). The purpose of the HLLA is to provide an aspiring and deserving high school dairy youth a chance to own and show a female cow who has never had a calf ...

Hewes CTE Spirit Week supports local food pantry

ASHVILLE - The Hewes Educational Center recently held its first-ever Career and Technical Education (CTE) Spirit Week, giving students and staff a chance to show off their programs while coming together for a good cause. The student-led effort highlighted CTE programs through Erie ...

Silver Creek Seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 7 with 18 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. A blessing was given by Annette Hoeber. Tuesday’s lunch was pot luck which included a variety of delicious hot and cold dishes and dessert. The winner of the door prize was Wayne Hotelling. The 50-50 winners were Joan Militello (twice) and Harry Suski. Wheel of fortune lucky winners included Joan M., Jeanne Blakely, Al Wilson, Lorrie Newman and Earl Sheeler. Lorrie called bingo and the ...

Libraries list coming events in area

Area libraries are listing coming events for the week. For more information, visit library websites. Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: Little Adventurers babies, toddlers, preschoolers with grown-ups at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m., Imaginarium elementary students ...