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Valley Historical Society holds program on Cherokee baskets

SINCLAIRVILLE-Susan Washington Sipos was the guest speaker at the Valley Historical Society meeting held in the museum at the corner of Main Street and Lester Street. The topic was showing her collection of Cherokee baskets which she purchased on tours to Tennessee, North Carolina and Maine ...

Area library events announced

Weekly events have been announced at local libraries. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — Tuesday: Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Mahjong Club at Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek at 1 p.m., Imaginarium elementary students at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.; After school - all ages Storytime at Barker Library, 7 ...

Community Notebook

Veterans 4 Christ meet Saturday Veterans 4 Christ are ready to meet on Saturday, June 20. The event includes a free homemade brunch with Paula's Donuts for veterans, active-duty military and immediate family. The event is at 10 a.m. in Tri-Church Parish in Brocton. The speaker is unknown. The atmosphere is fun, conversation, camaraderie and plenty of food. Call Wes Tessey at (716) 640-9883 if you have any questions. County Fair clarifies ticket information Chautauqua County Fair officials clarified ticket information in a news release this week. Demolition Derby tickets are ...

Wdowiasz offers Juneteenth proclamation

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz offered a proclamation for Juneteenth. She stated that “Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — and stands as a defining moment in our nation’s ongoing pursuit of justice, equality, and human dignity.” Wdowiasz went on that “Juneteenth causes us to honor the strength, resilience, and cultural contributions of African Americans, whose stories and achievements remain deeply rooted and grounded in the fabric of ...

Collage dance team earns national honors

The Collage Performing Arts Center of Fredonia announced the Majestic Youth Dance Team are The 2026 National Dance Team Champions. The talented team of 11 dancers received a bid to compete at the Summit National Dance Team Championships in February while competing at the Jamfest Dance Team ...