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Central Ave. paving set for week Central Avenue in Fredonia will be closed for paving from Forbes place to the Temple Street intersection on Monday and Tuesday beginning at 7 a.m. until completion each day. If you have any questions please call the Streets Department at 716-679-2304. Class of 1976 searching for classmates Dunkirk High School Class of 1976 is planning its 50th reunion and has lost touch with these classmates. The reunion dates are Aug. 6 to 9. If you know their whereabouts, please contact/call Debbie Miller Lanski at: (716) 366-8942, email Loretta Slaton Torain at: ...

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Sons of Revolution meet Saturday STOCKTON — The Chautauqua Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will be meeting Saturday at the Stockton Hotel, Stockton New York. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. We hope to have updates on the Patriot Marker Program and the History Expo coming up this summer. The Sons of the American Revolution is a lineage society for those who can trace their ancestry to the Patriots who fought for freedom or otherwise supported the fight for liberty. If you are interested in becoming a member, or have an interest in our country’s history, you ...

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Sons of Legion plans Tuesday event BROCTON — The Sons of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The meetings are held at the Brocton American Legion starting at 7. Dues for the year 2026 can be paid at the Brocton Legion during business hours. All members are encouraged to attend. The May meeting will be the last monthly meeting until September. Brocton-Portland Seniors meet BROCTON — Brocton-Portland Seniors met April 28 at Brocton American Legion to celebrate a 51-year anniversary. President Anita Calcaterra opened the meeting for 66 members giving a ...

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Meet the candidates event planned SILVER CREEK — The Town of Hanover Democratic Club will be holding a Meet the Candidates event with Aaron Gies, Tom Carle, Victoria Guite Wiliams and Alexandria Moss. The potluck dinner will be Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. in the VFW 13 N. Main St. Tickets are $5. Call 716-560-2000. Steel group gathers Friday Roblin Steel Coffee group will meet on Friday at the Crossroads Diner in Sheridan at 9 a.m. Former employees and family are invited to attend. Cemetery plans annual meeting ARKWRIGHT — Burnham Hollow Cemetery will hold its annual meeting ...

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May library computer classes The Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave., has announced computer classes for May, including: Ancestry Library Edition on May 5 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Email Basics on May 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; How to Use Microsoft Teams on May 7 from 4 to 5 p.m.; Apple Products on May 8 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Computer Displays on May 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Roblox Game Day on May 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Ancestry Library Edition on May 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Facebook Essentials on May 20 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Android Products on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ...

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Can drive set for Saturday in city The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will hold a can and bottle drive on Saturday at the Lord’s Vineyard Center, the former St. Hyacinth School, 296 Lake Shore Drive East in Dunkirk from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from the drive will be used to purchase a new freezer for the society. Library plans Family Night SINCLAIRVILLE — Sinclairville Free Library will host another Family Night on Monday starting at 6 p.m. Paint and plant succulent pot for Mother’s Day. Plus, a handprint keepsake. All materials provided for ages 3 and up. ...