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Sinclairville, Westfield Village Elections today Sinclairville and Westfield are holding elections today for village officials. According to the Board of Elections website, polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. In Westfield, Johanna Kelley and Blake Maras are running for two trustee seats. Both candidates are listed on both the Democratic and Republican lines. In Sinclairville, James Bailey and Jon Desnerck are both running unopposed for two-year terms. Hanover Garden Club plans presentation SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club will give a presentation ...

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County offices closing early April 8 MAYVILLE — In anticipation of the upcoming Solar Eclipse, the Chautauqua County government will close all county offices and services, except emergency and essential services, starting at noon on Monday, April 8 until 8:30 a.m. April 9. This decision aligns with the county’s comprehensive approach to eclipse preparedness, which includes traffic management strategies, enhanced emergency response capabilities, and community engagement initiatives. By closing county offices and services during the eclipse, the county aims to minimize traffic ...

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Brocton business moving to Fredonia BROCTON — Pizza Guru’s, located at 16 E. Main St., announced in a Facebook post on Thursday it will be relocating to Fredonia. “This decision was not made lightly and we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support these last two years,” the business said. It plans to remain open in the village through Sunday, June 30 and will move to 100 W. Main St., Fredonia, where Mary’s Deli was operated. An opening date is planned for sometime in July. Dom Polski sets Saturday party Dom Polski Club at 179 Lake Shore Drive E. ...

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Rural mental health to be discussed There is a mental health emergency in rural America. 46 million Americans, approximately 14% of the population, live in rural areas. According to the latest stats from the CDC, suicide rates among people living in rural areas are 64% to 68% higher compared to people living in large urban areas. Additionally, farmers and ranchers are nearly twice as likely to die by suicide compared to other occupations. Recognizing the self-reliance and do-it-yourself mindset that are common among many people living in rural America, the Rural Mental Health ...

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Family breakfast is Sunday Forest Lodge 166 F&AM will be holding its monthly Sunday Family Breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This all-you-can-eat breakfast will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French Toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee, and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $11; children, 5-12, $6; youth under 5 are free. This breakfast is open to the public, and everyone is welcome and cordially invited to attend, (all you can eat is eat-in-only). Anyone with interests in, or has questions about FreeMasonry will be ...

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Sons of Legion to meet March 19 Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 will be holding their monthly meeting, Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Post 59, 156 E. Main St., Fredonia. Anyone interested in joining, please feel free to stop by the post. Veterans 4 Christ planning brunch Veterans 4 Christ meet for a free brunch at Tri-Church Parish, 41 Ex Main Street, Brocton, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. All veterans, active-duty military and plus one are invited to join us.