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Cruise-In planned for History Fair SINCLAIRVILLE — The village will host a Cruise-in on Saturday Sept. 14 as part of the annual History Fair. The cruise-in will be at the Village Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trophies and door prizes will be given. Everyone is welcome. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and farm tractors. Chicken barbecue set for Sunday FORESTVILLE — The Forestville United Methodist Church’s annual Fall Chicken barbecue will take place Sunday from noon until sold out. Drive through only. Price is $15 per meal, and will include 1/2 barbecue chicken, potato salad, ...

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Fredonia bookstore featured in TV presentation On Sunday, Sept. 1, C-SPAN II’s Book-TV will air Jack Cashill’s presentation of his newest book, “Ashli: The Untold Story of the Women of January 6,” at 8:55 a.m., 11:55 a.m. 8:55 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. The presentation was recorded at the Next Chapter Book Store in Fredonia on July 29. This is the 13th Book-TV presentation by Cashill, a summer resident of Greencrest. “Ashli” tells the story of ten women who went to Washington on January 6 to make a stand for constitutional rights and fair elections. Of the 10, only eight ...

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C.O.P.E. Walk to Remember The Children of Opioid Parents and Empowerment (C.O.P.E.) will hold a Walk to Remember in memory of Justin Matteson and Elise Hupcej on Sept. 28. The event begins at the Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, with a meeting time at 12:30 p.m. and a walk time of 1. It ends at the memory garden, 25 Church St., Fredonia. The walk is in honor of children who have lost a parent to opioid addictions by imprisonment, death or abandonment. The public’s sponsorship and support is greatly appreciated. For details, contact Bill at 716 680-1121 or Kristy at ...

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Road closing announced in village On Thursday, Chestnut Street from Risley Street to Matteson Street in Fredonia will be closed for road work. Free Fishing set for Saturday Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that Labor Day weekend will kick off with the addition of a new Free Fishing Day in New York State for the 2024 season. The addition of the Saturday Free Fishing Day, for a total of seven Free Fishing Days in 2024 in New York State, complements the Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative launched this summer to promote physical and mental health by encouraging kids ...

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CVCS plans special meeting A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Cassadaga Valley Central School District will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Middle/High School Multipurpose Room and via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/4674970239?omn=95237387537. Valentine Flats area to close starting Monday The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the temporary closure of the Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area and Unique Area, beginning Monday. This closure is necessary to accommodate trail repair work. ...

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Dayton sets special meeting DAYTON — Dayton Town Board will hold a special meeting at the Town Hall, 9100 Route 62, on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed upcoming 2025 budget. A second meeting is scheduled for Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. if needed. United Senior Citizens gather in city The United Senior Citizens met Aug. 12 at the Falcon Club at 341 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk. President Evonne Hennebery and Secretary/Treasurer Linda Riley welcomed members and guests as they arrived at their new location for a delicious luncheon prepared by Allison Kozlowski. A prayer of ...