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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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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Prevention Works Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program First Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Part of a six-session series offering interactive opportunities and information for healthy aging. For reservations, call NY Connects/Office for the Aging at 716 753-4582. TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton ...

WNYCO, Hillman Opera come together for Valentine’s Day concert

Eleven student vocalists at the State University of New York at Fredonia will be featured in a presentation of one of the world’s most beloved operas. The Western New York Chamber Orchestra in conjunction with the Hillman Opera, presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Le Nozze di ...

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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 222 Temple St. in Fredonia, from noon to 3 p.m. Donations will be used to defray postage for postcards being sent to voters to encourage voter turnout in the upcoming primaries and November election. Saturday is the deadline for registering or changing party affiliation in order to vote in the ...

WACS bidding farewell to secretary in May

xAt their meeting last month, Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members accepted, with "great appreciation," the resignation of Tina Winslow as Superintendent’s Secretary and District Clerk. Winslow is resigning for the purpose of retirement, effective May 2. She has served the district for 31 years. District Superintendent Ryan Sikorski lauded Winslow's service. "After 31 years of exceptional service, it's my pleasure to honor her," he said. "For more than three decades, she has been the steady heartbeat of our central office - managing complex operations with ...