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Westfield celebrates Arbor Day

Westfield recently celebrated its fourth consecutive year as a Tree City as noted by the Arbor Day Foundation. Westfield’s Tree Board members, consisting of George Holt, Stephanie Blount, Wendy Gollnitz-Santilli, Andrew Thompson, Don McCord, and Jerry LaPort, were joined by Department of ...

Arts in Afternoon explores British painters

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present Turner & Constable, a special cinematic exploration of two acclaimed British artists, on Sat., May 9, at 1 p.m. The screening is part of the Opera House’s Arts in the Afternoon series of events, sponsored by Dr. James M. & Marcia Merrins. Two of ...

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Sons of Legion plans Tuesday event BROCTON — The Sons of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The meetings are held at the Brocton American Legion starting at 7. Dues for the year 2026 can be paid at the Brocton Legion during business hours. All members are encouraged to attend. The May meeting will be the last monthly meeting until September. Brocton-Portland Seniors meet BROCTON — Brocton-Portland Seniors met April 28 at Brocton American Legion to celebrate a 51-year anniversary. President Anita Calcaterra opened the meeting for 66 members giving a ...

Later-in-life baby only needs love

Dear Annie: My husband and I are raising a surprise baby at a stage in life when we thought our child-rearing years were mostly behind us. Our older children are already teenagers and young adults, and while we adore this little one, I would be lying if I said the large age gap has not brought ...

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday By simply leaving non-perishable food items at mailboxes on Saturday, Chautauqua County residents can help fill local food pantries. Coordinated each year by United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is the ...

Community notebook

Meet the candidates event planned SILVER CREEK — The Town of Hanover Democratic Club will be holding a Meet the Candidates event with Aaron Gies, Tom Carle, Victoria Guite Wiliams and Alexandria Moss. The potluck dinner will be Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. in the VFW 13 N. Main St. Tickets are $5. Call 716-560-2000. Steel group gathers Friday Roblin Steel Coffee group will meet on Friday at the Crossroads Diner in Sheridan at 9 a.m. Former employees and family are invited to attend. Cemetery plans annual meeting ARKWRIGHT — Burnham Hollow Cemetery will hold its annual meeting ...