Monday is the beginning of Operation Christmas Child, a program by the Samaritian’s Purse to deliver shoeboxes filled with prizes for children around the world. Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week runs Nov. 18-25. Families, churches and groups are busy transforming ...

Collins Friends Meeting Bazaar and bake sale today Collins Friends Meeting will hold a bazaar and bake sale today, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2345 Main St., Collins. The event will feature baked goods, crafts, many homemade items, bazaar articles and much more. For details, call ...

Submitted Photo Donations from the community helped Silver Creek Elementary School present more than 300 pairs of socks to the Ruth Remsen Clothing Center at First United Presbyterian Church in Silver Creek via its “Socktober” effort during the month of October. The district is thankful ...

Griffith Jones, Junior, a family member at The Homestead, a Heritage senior living community in Gerry, was recently awarded a certificate for 65 membership years in the Masons. Deputy Grand Master, Rich Kessler and his wife, Joann, shared, “It was an extreme pleasure to be able to present a ...

The Chautauqua County Rural Ministry is an agency in Dunkirk assisting those who might need a helping hand. These people could live right next to you. Some have lost jobs and are out of work. Some face health problems that can be create problems for their families. Even abuse occurs with some ...

Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church location of services announcement As of Monday, Nov. 11, all Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Church Masses and services will be held at the St. Hyacinth site, 295 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk until further notice until work on the St. Hedwig’s ...