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Route 60 detour set for city of Dunkirk The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 60 will be closed from West Courtney Street to West Doughty Street in the city of Dunkirk beginning at 7 a.m. Monday. The closure is necessary to facilitate repairs to the railroad crossing by CSX. State Route 60 is expected to reopen at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 29, weather permitting. Northbound and southbound traffic on State Route 60 will be directed to follow posted detours along local streets. Motorists are advised to allow for extra time while ...

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Antique group holds monthly meeting The Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the club grounds. All members are encouraged to attend. Outreach event planned for July 13 Iglesia Pentecostal Dios Con Nosotros, Inc. will be hosting its second annual outreach event on Saturday, July 13 beginning at noon. The event will include hot meals, haircuts, clothing and a message of love and unity for the city. There is no fee. Those who would like to make a donation can contact Pastor Anthony Gonzalez at 860-834-8640. Community ...

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Dunkirk elementary students to be dismissed early Dunkirk elementary school students will be released early due to forecasted high temperatures and a heat index of more than 100 degrees on Tuesday and Thursday. Early dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. for both days. The State Education Department noted that Regents Exams will continue on their current schedule for middle and high school students through the end of the school year. Church of Christ sets free community meal GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, will host a take-out only ...

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Zen City to play at Legion CASSADAGA — Today, the Cassadaga American Legion will have Zen City playing music from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Legion hall. Veterans 4 Christ brunch Saturday BROCTON — At 10 a.m. Saturday, Tri-Church Parish, at 41 E. Main St. will host the Veterans 4 Christ free brunch to the veterans, active-duty military and their family. On the menu is Paula’s Donuts, homemade potato casserole, sausage, scrambled eggs and fruit. The coffee pot also will be on. Please plan on attending. Tri-Church Parish is a handicap accessible, climate-controlled facility. The ...

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Meat and shrimp bingo set for Saturday The Sons of the American Legion, Squad 59, will be holding a new and improved Meat and Shrimp Bingo fundraiser organized by Dave Schanzlin on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Twelve rounds of meat and shrimp bingo will be played and the rounds are from Lakeside Market in Angola. All proceeds from the evening assist with Post 59 veteran functions and money for expenses at Boy’s and Girl’s State. Members and guests welcome. Door prizes of wine donated by David Dengler and the BBQ ...

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Libraries celebrate increased funding Mary E. Seymour Memorial Free Library and the Cassadaga branch is holding an Open House Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon to thank the community for their support in the recent successful sustainability vote. Festivities will be held at both branches at 22 North ST., Stockton; and Cassadaga, 18 Maple Ave., Cassadaga. Refreshments will be served. Sheridan VFW Auxiliary plans for summer SHERIDAN — The Sheridan VFW Post 6390 Auxiliary met on Monday at a member’s home for a regular meeting and it was followed by a picnic supper. The group decided ...