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23rd U.S. Poet Laureate to speak at SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia will welcome 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo as its Williams Distinguished Visiting Professor on Thursday. Ms. Harjo will give a talk in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall at 5 p.m. and then attend a reception at the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art ...

Bus strike could impact area schools, including Dunkirk, Fredonia

Even though spring break starts next week, a looming strike could possibly impact local school districts in the coming days. On Wednesday, Teamsters school bus workers at First Student yards across the country voted by an 88% margin to authorize a strike should the company fail to negotiate a ...

New exhibit, open house planned by Historical Society

The Historical Society of Dunkirk is excited to welcome the season with the opening of our newest exhibit, “Dance, Lead, Write, Vote, Play, Give… as Equals!” This display features a selection of some of the most accomplished women in Dunkirk as a way to inspire locals of all ages to ...

Westfield Fund seeks applications by April 1

The Westfield Fund is accepting applications for grants from charitable programs and organizations that serve the Westfield community. Grant applications should be submitted by April 1. Award decisions will be announced in June. Priority will be given to grant requests that demonstrate the ...

Resource Center celebrates employee service

The Resource Center recently paid tribute to the dedication, commitment and contributions of long-term staff at its 41st Employee Service Recognition Luncheon. The event, held at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron, honored employees and board members who, during 2025, achieved milestone ...

Previous candidates for Congress endorse Gies

The Aaron Gies for Congress campaign Wednesday announced endorsements from three former NY-23 Democratic nominees, Tracy Mitrano, Max Della Pia, and Tom Carle, marking a significant step forward in the race. Each has run districtwide campaigns, engaged voters across the region, and now comes ...