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Nominations for JCC nurse award sought SUNY Jamestown Community College is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Nurse of Distinction Award, which will be presented at the JCC Foundation Awards Gala in November. For more than 60 years, JCC’s Nursing program has prepared highly skilled and compassionate professionals who serve communities across western New York. The Alumni Nurse of Distinction Award recognizes graduates who reflect that legacy through excellence in patient care and dedication to the nursing profession. Established in 2002, the award has been presented to more ...

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Annual Taste of South event planned The Juneteenth 2026 Celebration Committee will be sponsoring the Annual Taste of the South on Friday, May 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Open Door No. 3 Church of God in Christ, 59 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk. Dinners will be take-out only. The Annual Taste of the South is a Southern style African American down home bar-b-que featuring for dinner a taste of many Southern dishes including bar-b-que ribs, bar-b-que chicken, shredded pork, macaroni and cheese, green beans with white potatoes, sweet potato casserole, Mama’s potato salad, macaroni salad, ...

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Village planning brush pickup starting Monday The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday at 7 a.m. Collection will continue until every village street has been completed. Bags and brush are collected separately by different crews. All items for collection must be at the curb no later than 7 Monday morning. In no case will there be a repeat collection of areas completed. All yard waste must be bagged or in barrels The village encourages biodegradable bags or barrels and all limbs and brush be tied with twine. Limbs and brush must be cut no ...

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Class of 2027 plans chicken barbecue FORESTVILLE — The Class of 2027 at Forestville Central School will be holding a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue fundraiser on Tuesday May 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. or sold out at the Forestville High School Cafeteria. The meal includes two sides and a roll. Tickets are $15 presale and will be $16 at the door. Tickets will be available at the high school office. Any questions, call 965-2711. Pump prices continue to climb The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.99, up 5 cents from last Monday, according to AAA. One year ago, the ...

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Post 59 plans therapy dog sessions American Legion Post 59, located at 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, will offer therapy dog sessions from 1 to 2 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. Sessions are open to the public. Fredonia Ukulele set for Friday Fredonia Ukulele will be Friday at the Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St., Fredonia, from 5 to 7 p.m. Fredonia Ukulele is for players of all experience levels, but begins with “Beginners and Brush Up” from 6 to 6:30 so newbies can start to learn. New chords are added every few songs. The goal is to have fun and to make music. Ukuleles ...

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Retirees plan to meet April 4 The Al Tech / Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will on Saturday, April 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the Central Station Restaurant in Dunkirk. All retirees are welcome to attend. DAR group meets in Fredonia The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a regular meeting at the Barker Library in Fredonia earlier this month. The Opening Ceremony was conducted by Regent Myra Johnston and Chaplin Deborah Cenni. The President General’s Message was about the 250th celebration in Washington. A copy of the ...