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League plans candidate forum Oct. 7 The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County will hold a candidate forum on October 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. The forum will be held at the Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia. Candidates running for District 3 of the Chautauqua County Legislature will be attending. Those candidates are Robert Scudder and Michael Lee. Also, from District 1 will be Colby Garza. All are running for a seat in the Chautauqua County Legislature. Residents can submit questions to lwvcandidateforumquestions@gmail.com, Test only to 716-673-5197, or you can submit questions on ...

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Chautauqua County Legislators Marcus Buchanan and Bob Bankoski have announced they are willing to help city residents facing hardships for brush pickup in Dunkirk. Those who need assistance should email robert.bankoski@chq.gov Volunteers sought for Point work Revitalize Dunkirk will be putting mulch on Discovery Way at the Point on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed. Apple Butter Festival set for Oct. 10 WESTFIELD — The West Portland Baptist Church, 7081 East Route 20, will be hosting its 12th Annual Apple Butter Festival. On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to ...

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Steel retirees gathering Oct. 3 Al Tech / Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will meet on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 a.m. at the Central Station Restaurant, Central Avenue in Dunkirk. All retirees are invited to attend. Bills Boosters gather for Sunday tilt The Southern Tier Bills Booster Club will watch the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills game on Sunday at the First Ward Falcon Club in Dunkirk. Game time is 1 p.m. Members may bring a dish to pass. Foliage starting to show in state Beautiful fall colors continue to emerge across New York state, with the most significant ...

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Can and bottle drive set for Saturday The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will hold a can and bottle drive on Satuday in front of the former St. Hyacinth School on Lake Shore Drive East in Dunkirk from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will help with parish expenses. The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society appreciates all the support in the “Drive Through” Pierogi Dinner. Plans are in the making for a full Polish dinner before Christmas. Villenova Burial Association plans meeting SOUTH DAYTON — The 2026 Annual Fall Meeting of the Villenova Burial Association will be Tuesday, ...

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Parks Commission meeting Thursday JAMESTOWN — The Chautauqua County Parks Commission will be meeting on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Chautauqua County airport conference room. The public is welcome to attend. Oktoberfest planned for Oct. 3 BROCTON — On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Brocton American Legion Post 434 will host the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest. There will be authentic German food, fun, and a stein holding competition. German music will be provided by the ‘Polka Boyz, an original Hoffbrau Haus band. This event is open to the public, so bring the family and friends for a fun ...

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Finance Committee meeting changes The Dunkirk Common Council's Finance Committee meeting originally set for today is postponed by a day. City Fiscal Affairs Officer Ellen Luczkowiak said Councilman-at-large Nick Weiser had a scheduling conflict Monday. The committee meeting will now be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. It's still set for the first floor Stearns Building conference room. Sons of Legion gather Tuesday The Sons of the American Legion Post 59 at 156 E. Main St. in Fredonia will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet MAYVILLE – The ...