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Boil-water order may end Saturday Fredonia water users must continue to boil water. Mayor Michael Ferguson offered an update on Friday noting that at 9 a.m., divers were in the tank for the final day of cleaning. Once acceptable levels of clarity are reached, water tests will be conducted. “We must pass two tests for two days to lift the boil order,” he said. “We expect, possibly Saturday we will get the green flag. We will keep you updated as progress continues.” Fredonia’s boil-water order was issued on Wednesday. It was the fourth such order in 14 months for village ...

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CVCS plans pair of meetings CASSADAGA — A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Cassadaga Valley Central School District will be The Front Porch Promise, 7431 Route 60, Cassadaga on Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss matters relating to the employment histories of a particular person or persons and matters related to the hiring of a new Superintendent of Schools. Church plans Sunday concert STOCKTON — At 11 a.m. Sunday, soloist Dan Schall will present a concert in the Stockton Community Church at 4554 W. Railroad Ave. Schall is ...

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Blood drive set May 3 in South Dayton SOUTH DAYTON — The community is invited to a Blood Drive on Friday, May 3, 2024, in the old gym at Pine Valley Junior and Senior High School, 7827 Route 83, between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. This event is in collaboration with Community Blood Bank. Please email vmaltbie@pval.org to sign up for a time or just come on the day of the blood drive. Donors should fill out this online screening form on May 3: https://fourhearts.org/donor-quickpass/ Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, have no ...

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SOAR Chapter meets Tuesday SOAR Chapter 4–1, will meet Tuesday at the USW Local 2693 Union Hall on Fourth Street in Dunkirk. The meeting will commence at noon with lunch to follow. All SOAR members and retirees are invited to attend. For further information contact Jim Bickhart at 716-366-1485. Days of Dunkirk set in Dunkirk Revitalize Dunkirk is again collaborating with National Fuel for its annual Days of Doing event on Monday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and a rain date of Tuesday. All participants will check in at the Revitalize Dunkirk tent at the City Pier to sign a ...

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Rummage sale planned May 3, 4 SOUTH DAYTON — After a nearly two-year hiatus, there will again be a rummage sale at the South Dayton Fire Activity Hall. It will be Friday May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a bag sale Saturday at noon and a bake sale both days. Proceeds will benefit the Wesley Community Church and South Dayton Food Pantry. If you have questions about volunteering or donating, you can call Jenny at 716-410-1737. Post plans nomination meeting American Legion Post 59 will be holding nominations on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Post 59, ...

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Book club set for April 29 SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Free Library’s virtual book club will begin hosting hybrid meetings with participants invited to the library on Monday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion of “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann. Copies of the title are available at the library. For those unable to attend in person, the link to participate via Zoom is available by sending your request to director@sinclairvillelibrary.org. Church plans Sunday coffee hour SHERIDAN — The Esther Circle group of ...