Overnight Closures of Interstate 86 Bridge Over Chautauqua Lake

The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 86 over Chautauqua Lake between the towns of North Harmony and Ellery, Chautauqua County, will be closed to traffic at the following times to facilitate an ongoing rehabilitation project:

6 p.m. on Monday, September 8, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9

9 p.m. on Friday, September 12, until 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 13

3 a.m. to 6 a.m. daily from Wednesday, September 10, to Friday, September 12 (closed to eastbound traffic only)

Motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing State Route 394 and State Route 430. Work could be postponed depending on weather conditions.

Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday

CASSADAGA – The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 will hold its September meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the Legion Hall. It will be the auxiliary’s first meeting of the 2025-2026 year. All members are encouraged to attend.

Library to hold event with Historical Society

BROCTON – The Ahira Hall Memorial Library and the Historical Society of Brocton & Portland will host the September segment of Threads of History in the Library on Tuesday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m.. Join the LIbrary or via Facebook live-stream as organizers interview Harold Smith and add his memories to the collection of rich community history that is weaving together. For more information, contact the Library at (716) 792-9418.

County Land Bank to meet

The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation’s monthly board meeting will take place in Mayville at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10 with the option to view live via YouTube. The public is welcome to attend. Please visit Home |https://chqlandbank.org and Click Upcoming Events for the link. A recording of the meeting will be available afterward.

The monthly meetings of the CCLBC are conducted to discuss business associated with the acquisition and potential sale of property by CCLBC and other official business as required (agendas will be provided at the meetings). The press, public, and other stakeholders are welcome to attend. Questions may be directed to: Gina Paradis, at 716-969-7843.

CVCS School Board to meet

SINCLAIRVILLE – The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Cassadaga Valley Central School District will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Middle High School Multi-Purpose Room and via Zoom.

Ripley School Board to meet

RIPLEY – A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ripley Central School District will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office (Room 119) of the Ripley Central School for the purpose of any and all items that come before the board.