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Hanging of the Greens is Thursday at SUNY

The traditional Hanging of the Greens will be on Thursday in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The two-hour event, hosted by Spectrum Entertainment Board and sponsored by the Student Association, begins at 6 p.m. There will be crafts for ...

Point Gratiot trail has a name

Discovery Way at the Point was chosen as the winner of Revitalize Dunkirk’s contest to name its new trail at Point Gratiot Park. A committee of five Revitalize Dunkirk members considered all 41 entries and decided on Discovery Way at the Point. The person who submitted the entry has chosen to remain anonymous. They will receive a Shop Chautauqua gift certificate from Revitalize Dunkirk. The trail committee felt Discovery Way at the Point was an inspiring name that will guide future development of the trail. Be sure to walk the trail when you can and see what you can discover!

School Boards Association honors Brocton, SILC

BROCTON - Brocton Central School and Southwestern Independent Living Center were recently honored as “Champions of Change” for 2025 by the State School Board Association. The award recognizes the collaboration between Brocton Central School and SILC for this year’s symposium, ...

MHA recognizes outstanding volunteer, announces hat and glove drive

Monthly recovery luncheons at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) are an opportunity to recognize significant milestones participants have achieved and to thank volunteers for the invaluable services they provide. At the MHA’s October luncheon, Executive Director ...

Wreath campaign honors veterans

The Dunkirk Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is participating in the Wreaths Across America campaign this year. The campaign honors deceased veterans by placing a balsam wreath on each grave. Wreaths are placed at more than 5,200 locations across the United States. Locally, wreaths will honor veterans in Fredonia’s Forest Hill Cemetery. Wreaths can be purchased for $17. $5 from each purchase goes to support the Dunkirk air patrol squadron. Orders must be placed by Friday. The orders can be placed online at wreathsacrossamerica.org/NY0192P. Please use these identifiers: ...

Blue Star Mothers donation made

The Chautauqua County Municipal Clerk’s Association recently held its November luncheon at Pine Junction. Attendees brought in items they collected in their offices for the Blue Star Mothers of Western New York. The CCMCA voted to donate $500 for postage to ship the care packages overseas ...