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Fredonia Garden Club lists recent happenings

The Fredonia Garden Club began its new year in May with the installation of officers at The Trillium Lodge in Cherry Creek. Fresh flowers for the table and delicious carrot cake for dessert were provided by the president, Kim Woodward. Following lunch, Past President, Rosemary Mancuso, ...

Day of Caring brings community together

For the second year, United Way of Chautauqua County successfully mobilized volunteers from the community to benefit schools and local nonprofits as part of the 2026 Day of Caring. Held on Friday, Aug. 21, the second annual Day of Caring kicked off with dual morning gatherings in Dunkirk ...

White Cane Awareness Day Walk is Oct. 15

JAMESTOWN -- CBA Vision Rehabilitation Services will celebrate White Cane Awareness Day on Thursday, Oct. 15, with its annual White Cane Awareness Day Walk. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Baker Park, located at the corners of West Fourth and West Fifth streets and Clinton Street in ...

Area residents receive degrees at JCC

SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Ron Shidemantle, vice president of Student Experience, and Traci Langworthy, interim vice president of Academic Affairs, announced that 43 students were awarded degrees or certificates from Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses in summer 2026. Three of the graduating students earned highest honors for a 4.0 GPA, 19 earned high honors for GPAs ranging from 3.50 to 3.99, and six earned honors for GPAs ranging from 3.25 to 3.49. Local students included: — Cassadaga: Nina Agnant (Certificate: Practical ...

Were area’s grapes processed on county machines?

Sometimes local history answers one question only to raise several more. Recent research into Huntley Manufacturing, Fredonia Preserving and Bedford Products is beginning to reveal an intriguing trail through Fredonia, Silver Creek, Brocton and Dunkirk. Huntley Manufacturing was known for ...

Gift baskets, events keep Centaur Stride moving

For those who experience the healing connection between people and horses, the benefits can be life-changing. But behind every therapy-horse session is an organization working hard to keep services accessible, fees affordable, and opportunities available to as many people as possible. That work takes more than horses and a willing heart. It takes community support. Fundraising has become an important part of making our programs possible. Our dedicated supporters continually find creative ways to raise money—from themed gift baskets and special events to other imaginative ...