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Backstreet Girls announce grand opening SOUTH DAYTON — Cold winter brings thoughts of what can happen come springtime in South Dayton. The Backstreet Girls are a team of volunteers joining together to provide an opportunity for local craftspeople to display and sell their handcrafted items in a central location and are having a grand opening Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Creation of the Backstreet Girls is an idea of three of the Downtown Gals Cindy Lauer, Karen Meyers and Karen Strickland. Their location is the former Astry’s Hardware, 122 Oak ...

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Forestville musical is postponed FORESTVILLE — Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Forestville musical “Bye Bye Birdie” will be postponed until April 23 to 25. Senior Center reports pinochle scores Dunkirk Senior Center pinochle scores have been listed for the last month. They include: — Feb. 20: Molly Hamernick, 525; Fran Sullivan, 510; Sam Mancuso, 506; Nancy Crandall, 492; Wende Adamczak, 491; Kathy Miner, 488; peanuts: Judy Prescutti. — Feb. 23: Becky Addington, 545; Dave Trentini, 526; Wende Adamczak, 523; Tom Swank, 518; double pinochle: Jim Bradley; peanuts: ...

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Spring Flea Market planned The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society will be hosting its annual Spring Flea Market in the Blessed Mary Angela (St. Hyacinth) Lyceum on Pangolin Street and Lake Shore Drive East to raise funds to help with the rising costs of heating St. Hyacinth Church. The event will be starting on Thursday and concluding after the 7 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Hours are: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon featuring a $1 bag sale and immediately after the 4 p.m. Mass until 6 p.m. and closing after the Sunday 7 a.m. ...

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CVCS board meets Wednesday The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Cassadaga Valley Central School will be on Wednesday, March 18 in the Middle High School Multi-Purpose Room and via Zoom. A budget workshop will begin at 5 p.m., and the regular meeting will convene immediately following the workshop. Sip & Celebrate set for Forestville FORESTVILLE — Join the CHQ Chamber at Merritt Estate Winery for the Hanover Sip & Celebrate, Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Merritt Estate Winery in Forestville. Enjoy complimentary snacks along with a cash bar. Bring business ...

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City police issue warning on vehicle thefts The Dunkirk Police Department has seen an increase in the amount of vehicle entries, vehicle thefts and attempted vehicle thefts within the past month. The Dunkirk Police Department is reminding City residents to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables from their vehicles. The primary vehicle makes being targeted are Kia and Hyundai, however are not limited to those vehicle makes. The Dunkirk Police Department urges City residents to contact the Police Department with any suspicious activity; callers may remain anonymous if they wish. ...

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Dance classes held Mondays Now that the holiday season is over it is time to think of spring and summer activities that include the dances, weddings and family get-togethers. If your list of New Year’s resolutions include getting back into shape, spending some quality time with folks and discovering or even re-discovering an interesting activity in preparation for the upcoming events, dancing may be the way to go. While social dancing is a popular activity the more formal style of dancing offers an interesting challenge which when mastered will provide a life long interest and source ...