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Class of 2027 plans chicken barbecue FORESTVILLE — The Class of 2027 at Forestville Central School will be holding a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue fundraiser on Tuesday May 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. or sold out at the Forestville High School Cafeteria. The meal includes two sides and a roll. Tickets are $15 presale and will be $16 at the door. Tickets will be available at the high school office. Any questions, call 965-2711. Pump prices continue to climb The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.99, up 5 cents from last Monday, according to AAA. One year ago, the ...

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Post 59 plans therapy dog sessions American Legion Post 59, located at 156 E. Main St., Fredonia, will offer therapy dog sessions from 1 to 2 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. Sessions are open to the public. Fredonia Ukulele set for Friday Fredonia Ukulele will be Friday at the Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St., Fredonia, from 5 to 7 p.m. Fredonia Ukulele is for players of all experience levels, but begins with “Beginners and Brush Up” from 6 to 6:30 so newbies can start to learn. New chords are added every few songs. The goal is to have fun and to make music. Ukuleles ...

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Retirees plan to meet April 4 The Al Tech / Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will on Saturday, April 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the Central Station Restaurant in Dunkirk. All retirees are welcome to attend. DAR group meets in Fredonia The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a regular meeting at the Barker Library in Fredonia earlier this month. The Opening Ceremony was conducted by Regent Myra Johnston and Chaplin Deborah Cenni. The President General’s Message was about the 250th celebration in Washington. A copy of the ...

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Gas prices continue steep hikes The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.94, up 22 cents from March 16. One year ago, the price was $3.13. The New York state average is $3.86, up 24 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the state average was $3.10. In Chautauqua County, gas prices on Monday were between $3.69 and $3.80 per gallon. Friday marked the official start of Spring and prices at the pump continued to climb by 22 cents in the past week. With the Spring equinox ushering in warmer weather and more time on the road, gas prices are trending upward alongside ...

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Chicken barbecue set for Sunday SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their first Chicken Barbecue of the year on Sunday. This is a fundraising event. Serving begins at noon until sold out. A full meal consists of half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, applesauce, pickle, and a beverage for $15. Chicken halves are also available for $8 each. Parking is available behind the firehall. Donations are also appreciated. No Bingo on March 31 at St. Joseph’s There will be no Bingo at St. Joseph’s in Fredonia on Tuesday, March 31. It will resume the ...

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Blood drive set for today WESTFIELD — This March, the Community Blood Bank is giving donors even more reason to feel lucky. As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, CBB is offering all presenting blood donors in the month of March the chance to win an Orlando vacation for themselves and a guest, made possible in part by Breeze Airways. Throughout the promotion, every donor who gives blood at the Erie Donor Center or at a mobile blood drive will be automatically entered to win the getaway. The winning donor will receive roundtrip airfare from Erie to Orlando for two on Breeze ...