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Meat bingo Saturday at Fredonia legion The Sons of the American Legion Post 59 at 156 E. Main in Fredonia will have its We've Got The Meats! Bingo & Raffle from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will be more than $1,500 in giveaways, food, fun, drink specials and a 50-50 drawing. Sheridan auxiliary ...

County notes recycling opportunities

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities (DPF) Landfill Division is calling on all residents to renew and strengthen their commitment to recycling and waste reduction — simple actions with a profound and lasting impact on our local environment and economy. Why Your Small Actions ...

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THURSDAY, MAY 14 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Patterson Library ...

SUNY alumnus Usifer nominated for Tony Award

Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced on May 5, and State University of New York at Fredonia alumnus Brian Usifer is a nominee. In the category of Best Orchestrations, Usifer was nominated for his work on the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess.” He also serves as ...

Mel Brooks’ archives coming to Comedy Center

The National Comedy Center will become the home of famed comedian Mel Brooks’ career archives. The announcement comes with the 99-year-old Brooks’ newest film, Spaceballs II, coming out in theaters April 27. Brooks’ career archives are one of the most comprehensive collections of ...

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County Health board meets May 21 MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold their bimonthly meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St. in Mayville. Comments received from the public will be accepted as ...