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Chicken barbecue set for Sunday A Chiavetta’s chicken barbecue will be Sunday. Sponsored by Chadwick Bay Chapter of Demolay, which is a Masonic boys youth group, it’s located at the Forest Lodge Masons Lodge at 321 East Main St. Fredonia. Proceeds will be going to Battle Within, an organization to bring awareness to veteran suicide and mental health. It will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 with presale tickets at https://facebook.com/events/s/chiavettas-chicken-bbq-fundrai/1425815014704629/ and on the link is local delivery information and to text Rich Newton, Brandon Nolan or ...

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Free fishing set for weekend State Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today that Saturday and Sunday is a free fishing weekend. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters. “There’s no better time for aspiring anglers to try freshwater fishing than a free fishing weekend,” Hochul said. “New York is home to numerous freshwater lakes, ponds, streams and rivers, allowing for memorable fishing experiences for anglers new and novice, as well as friends and family.” The Free Fishing Days program began in 1991 to ...

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Pomfret clerk’s office closing next week The Pomfret town clerk’s office will be closed Wednesday, July 3, to Friday, July 5. Market opening planned for Saturday MAVYILLE — This Saturday marks the Grand Opening of the Saturday evening market from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Train Depot in Mayville. It will include a ribbon cutting at 16 Water St. (Train Depot). After the market starting at 8 this Saturday there will be a movie in the park. Organizers are looking for sponsors for the public viewing of the movies in the park since it is quite expensive. Bring your lawn chairs ...

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Sons of Legion meet today The Sons of American Legion Squad 59 will be holding its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today at Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. All SAL Squadron 59 are encouraged to attend the meetings which are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Centaur Stride plans open house Saturday This Saturday at the Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Center information on programs, fun day and a big raffle event the public is invited from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come down for a lesson demonstration. Pony fields with a $5 donation. Horse drawn wagon rides on the trails 12:30 to ...

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Library plans music sessions SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Free Library invites the public to participate in musical adventures at the library with jam sessions led by Rico Garfalo on the following Thursdays at 6 p.m. on June 27, July 25 and Aug. 29. Bring your voices and/or instruments and come together to make music in our community. Audience members are also welcome, so please come to listen and encourage participants. A Yamaha electric keyboard and an acoustic guitar are available for use during jam sessions. Family Sing Along will be on Monday, July 15 and Monday, Aug. 19 ...

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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 ...