Gas prices stable here,

down in state

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.10, down three cents from last Tuesday. One year ago, the price was $3.22. The New York state average is $3.35, down three cents from one week ago. A year ago, the state average was $3.40. Locally, the price remains around $3.60 a gallon.

Historically, this time of year sees upward and downward fluctuations in the price of gas. A retreat by oil prices over the last week into the mid-$70s per barrel is helping drive the price of gas down at the start of 2024. Demand for gas is expected to taper this week after the busy holiday travel period. AAA estimates nearly 104 million motorists drove 50 miles or more from their home during the 10-day period between December 23 and January 1.

Diesel prices are also moving lower. The national average price for diesel is $3.98, down three cents from one week ago, and down from $4.68 a year ago. The New York average for diesel is $4.46, down two cents from a week ago, and lower than $5.33 one year ago.

Food pantry open Jan. 20

On Saturday, Jan. 20, The Fredonia Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. until noon at Fredonia Presbyterian Church at 219 Central Ave. The pantry serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

Church plans free

community meal

GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, at Erie Avenue and Park Street, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is homemade soups, salad, roll and a cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. Everyone is welcome. The next meal is Feb. 10.

Brocton-Portland

Seniors meet

BROCTON — Brocton-Portland Seniors met at the Brocton Legion on Dec. 19 with 59 members in attendance. President Robin Carr broke the news that Santa and planned music were under the weather and unable. to join the festivities.

Committee Christmas Elves were Nancy Hayden, Marcia Zmuda, Kate Cranston, Robin Carr, Tom DeJoe and Sue Schrantz. Prayer was by Christina Galardo, Pledge of Allegiance by George Travis, Lord’s Prayer by Robin Carr. Ruth Neal, Secretary, read minutes for October and November.

Olive Becker, treasurer, read reports for October and November.

The event was catered by Dupers, roast beef, rolls, chicken, potatoes, salad, green beans was so good with cake and desserts. Christmas presents were passed out by Santa’s Committee Christmas Elves.

Carr gave the installation ceremony to the New Board for 2024 – President Margaret Jagoda, Vice President Kathy Peters, Secretary Marie Leone and Treasurer Barb Crandall.

On Jan. 30 will be the next meeting at the Tri-Church Parish at 41 E. Main St, and will be a Tureen with members bringing a dish to share and their own personal table service including a cup. Dues are due for 2024. Social hour will start at 11.