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COI raises $2,600 for pantries Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (COI) employees have generously donated a total of $2,600 to support eight local food pantries across Chautauqua County. Each pantry — including Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk, Twice Fed Food Pantry in Cherry Creek, Northside Food Pantry in Jamestown, Panama United Methodist Church, and food pantries in Sinclairville, Westfield, Mayville, and Forestville — received $325 to help provide food for community members in need. The donations come from COI’s employee “Donation Fridays” program, where staff ...

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Church of Christ plans free community meal GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread and cookie. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. All donations are used to help other organizations in the Gowanda community. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. Everyone is welcome. On Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4 p.m. ...

SUNY announces partnership with Spelling Bee

As part of its commitment to celebrate learning and academic achievement in WNY, SUNY Fredonia, with the support of the Fredonia College Foundation, is proud to announce it is an official 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee regional partner to give local students and schools the opportunity to participate in America’s longest-running educational competition. As the exclusive regional partner for Western New York, SUNY Fredonia will sponsor the regional spelling bee competition held on campus on March 14. The regional champion will represent WNY in the national competition in May 2026, ...

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Elks spaghetti dinner set for today Election Day is today and the Elks' members encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. On your way to vote or when you have finished, stop by the Elks Lodge on Central Ave and enjoy a delicious homemade spaghetti dinner. Dinner starts at 4 p.m., will end at 7 p.m., or until sold out. You may have the luxury of being waited on by dining in, or take your meal home with our takeout availability. We look forward to serving you. Pet Pantry sets 11th annual holiday craft show The Pet Pantry will hold its 11th annual holiday craft show at the ...

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Leaf collection underway in village The village of Fredonia is actively collecting loose and bagged leaves throughout the Village. Loose leaves may be raked to the curb and bagged leaves placed at the curb. No brush or limbs will be collected at this time. Residents are reminded they may bring yard waste to 176 Eagle St., Department of Public Works. Veterans Remembrance Ceremony at SUNY Fredonia The State University of New York at Fredonia Office of Veterans Affairs will host its annual Veterans Remembrance Ceremony. The observance, on Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Williams Center ...

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60th reunion being planned for August The Dunkirk High School Class of 1966 will be holding their 60th Reunion on Friday, Aug. 7 at the Clarion Pavilion in Dunkirk and on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Fredonia Beaver Club. A Facebook page (DHS 66 Class Reunion) has been created and will be updated with more details in the near future. The committee of Sue (Kuzdale) Ehmke, Donna (Pupenbroke) Bamonto, Linda (Kuzara) Siragusa, and Ralph Feniello have been working on locating addresses, email addresses or phone numbers of classmates. State offers update on foliage Peak foliage will ...