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Lakeshore Humane Society plans 22nd annual Pat McGee Memorial Dog Walk

Local/Region September 16, 2026

The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold its 22nd Annual Pat McGee Memorial Dog Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St. in Dunkirk. This event is named in honor of the late New York State Sen. Pat McGee who worked to fight animal cruelty and supported the Felony Animal Cruelty Law, also known as Buster's Law. This activity is rain or shine. Dress-up your dog for this costume walk and contest (but all dogs are welcome to participate, even if not in costume)! There will also be doggie activities following the walk. Note that, unlike in ...

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Community Notebook

Community Notebook September 16, 2026

NCCF breakfast set for Saturday The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) invites the community to its annual Flapjack Breakfast and Basket Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s on Vineyard Drive in Dunkirk. This community event supports NCCF’s Service Learning Grants Program, which provides grants to local teachers for classroom projects that connect learning with hands-on community service. Since its inception, the program has empowered students to learn by doing—building civic responsibility and strengthening community ties. Breakfast ...

Congregation offers message of peace Sunday

Local/Region September 16, 2026

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on “Worship Service” on the date you are attending and scroll down for the Zoom link. For those attending the in-person service, please follow the driveway and park in the lower lot behind the building. Handicapped parking is located between the two buildings and directly behind the second building. The ...

Mayville approves kayak launch bid, hears complaint

Local/Region September 16, 2026

MAYVILLE – A new kayak launch is expected to be installed on Lakeside Park next year. During the Mayville Village Board meeting, officials awarded the Kayak Launch Bid to BoardSafe Docks 604 of Fleetwood, Pa. at a cost of $96,851. There was an additional bid of $71,689 received however Barton & Loguidice, which is managing the Lakeside Park project, said the lower bid didn’t meet the necessary specifications. The work is not expected to take place until next year. So far as part of the Lakeside Park project, the village has installed some paved trails in the park, ...