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Towns embrace partnership for dog shelter

The news that the Chautauqua County Legislature has voted to provide $67,050 for the construction of a dog shelter facility in Ripley, which will be used by the Towns of Ripley, Clymer and Mina, was gladly received by all three municipalities. "We appreciate being able to work with a couple ...

Opera House to present Ten Cent Howl

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present popular regional band Ten Cent Howl in concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Back before computers and cell phones and i-everything, when we were still trying to find our way, in the corners and pockets of our country when things ...

South Dayton highlights crafts, events

SOUTH DAYTON — With spring comes a new adventure for the village. Three of the Downtown Girls have opened a craft boutique on Oak Street named The Backstreet Girls. Their mission is joining together to provide an opportunity for local craftspeople to display and sell their handcrafted items in a central location. The variety of crafts and Artisan goods along with the friendly atmosphere makes this venture a memorable experience. The Shop is open Fridays 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until the last Saturday before Christmas. The Backstreet Girls are holding an Open ...

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TUESDAY, MAY 26 Silver Creek Mobile Food Pantry Silver Creek village municipal parking lot, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. Free for Silver Creek residents, nearby communities. First come, first serve. Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s bingo 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7. Grief support group Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, 6 to 8 p.m. Video based support group ministry. Runs Tuesdays through May 26. For details, call 716 679-0987. Cassadaga American ...

Carle plans run for state Assembly

Former Chautauqua County Legislator Tom Carle has announced his candidacy for the 150th state Assembly running on the Democratic and Working Families line in the Nov. 3 General Election facing off against Republican incumbent Andrew Molitor of Westfield. Carle says that "he can improve our ...

ArtSpark Day Returns To Chautauqua Lake Central School For Second Year

MAYVILLE — For the second year in a row, Chautauqua Lake Central School held its annual ArtSpark Day, a day focused on bringing the arts to life through an immersive experience that connected students with professional artists and performers. This year’s ArtSpark Day took place ...