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Closure of Interstate 86 Bridge over Chautauqua Lake The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 86 eastbound over Chautauqua Lake between the towns of North Harmony and Ellery in Chautauqua County will be closed as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project during the following times: 2-6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28; 3-6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29; 3-6 a.m. on Thursday, July 30. Motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing State Route 394 and State Route 430. SOAR Chapter to meet SOAR Chapter 4-1 will meet ...

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Arkwright to hold Tire Amnesty Day Saturday In honor of America's 250 and as a show of appreciation to its constituents, the town of Arkwright will be hosting a tire amnesty day on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The event is open to all Arkwright residents as well as non-resident property owners. Each residence or individual non-resident property owner may drop off up to 10 passenger/light truck size tires free of charge. Additionally, each residence is entitled to a coupon for a dog license which can be redeemed until the end of 2027. There will be dumpsters available ...

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OBSERVER website resubmissions requested The OBSERVER has recently upgraded its website. As part of the transition, submissions made through www.observertoday.com through Monday have been lost. Those who had submitted news releases within the past week through our website are asked to send them again either through clicking "Submit News” at observertoday.com or by sending an email to editorial@observertoday.com. Legislature meeting at Jackson Center The Legislature’s meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert H. Jackson Center Theater, located at ...

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Parking hearing canceled The public hearing on parking changes in the village of Fredonia, scheduled for 5 p.m. today, has been canceled until further notice. The village made the announcement on its website. Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on July 14 with 22 people in attendance. Peggy led a fun exercise program before the meeting. President Randy Nurmi then opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegience and singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Refresh Your Self” and offered a blessing on the ...

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Brocton Portland Farmers’ Market held weekly BROCTON — The Brocton Portland Farmers’ Market is held every Friday from 12 to 6 p.m. in the back parking lot at the Tri Parish Church, located at 41 E. Main St., (next to Country Fair). For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439. Museum sets open hours EAST OTTO — The East Otto Historical Museum, housed in the town’s oldest building (1833-34), will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. (or longer if needed) every Sunday during the months of August and September. Appointments for other days can be arranged by calling (716) ...

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VFW Auxiliary sets upcoming plans SHERIDAN — The VFW Auxiliary of Sheridan Post 6390 met on Monday. During its meeting several items were discussed. Members' dues are payable starting now and no later than Dec. 31. The next District 6 meeting will be on Sept. 12 starting at 11 a.m. There will be a veterans' dinner at the post sometime in October and the auxiliary will offer assistance with that. Sept. 19 is the date of a gun raffle. For the future, the auxiliary discussed having a bingo at the post in February when people need a little, fun diversion. Our next meeting will be Aug. ...