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Veterans 4 Christ lists upcoming events

September is a busy month for Veterans 4 Christ. First, there is brunch then, there is a walk in nature, searching for and learning about mushrooms. Coffee and conversation happen on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 9 W. Main St., Brocton. Lastly, there is a chicken BBQ. All of these events happen within the next couple of weeks. This Saturday is the monthly breakfast bunch. There will be plenty of food and plenty of Paula Donuts. The coffee is hot and the pot is always on. The day begins at 10 and goes until about 11:30 a.m. Saturday's speaker is Paul Fardink. He ...

SUNY ranked among nation’s best colleges for rural U.S.

The State University of New York at Fredonia has been named one of the nation’s “Best Colleges for Rural America,” a new ranking that recognizes colleges and universities in rural communities for their educational value, contributions to social mobility and connections to their ...

Sing for Unity event planned for Sunday

Sing for Unity invites everyone around the world to join, in connection with the UN International Day of Peace, as we create a sound wave of hope, unity, peace, and global community that travels across time zones. Invite your friends and family! Sing for Unity, a community event, will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m .Together we will raise our voices to create a sound wave of hope, unity, community, equality, and peace across the globe. To be included in this worldwide musical movement, participants are welcome to attend at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia, home of the Unitarian Universalist ...

Forestville resident protests sale of parcel from tax auction

A Forestville resident is asking county officials to reject a property sale at a tax auction, saying that it was sold without her knowledge. During the Chautauqua County Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee meeting, Kerry Vasquez-Marte at 927 Route 39, Forestville was in ...

Questions abound during Panama school merger talks

PANAMA - Taxes, the future of sports teams, retirement costs, possible school board membership and the future of one pre-k through 12th grade building serving all of Clymer, Sherman and Panama are among the questions on the minds of Panama residents who are mulling a potential merger of the ...

Carroll, Kiantone eye shared services

FREWSBURG - Carroll and Kiantone are on the verge of additional shared services discussions. Tim Burkett, Carroll town supervisor, recently discussed the idea with Carroll Town Board members. Burkett, according to minutes of the board’s Aug. 12 meeting, asked for a Town Board member and perhaps a new committee to be formed that will work with Kiantone officials to discuss shared services. Burkett said he attended a Kiantone Town Board meeting in July to gauge Kiantone officials’ interest, with Burkett saying Kiantone board members showed interest and a few Kiantone Town Board ...