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Pawsitive support for Heroes

For the past two years Fredonia Memorial Post 59 has been on a mission — to ensure veterans in need of service dogs receive the help they need. The mission began with a simple question from Second Vice Commander Steve Smith, “Can we do it?" Commander Jasen Erick replied, "We can and we ...

School 4 lists top students

Students of the Month for April were announced by Dunkirk City School District. The group of students from School 4 received a certificate and two were honored at the Board of Education meeting.

Opening day for Dunkirk Farmers Market is Wednesday

Wednesday kicks off the 2026 Dunkirk Farmers Market season. The Market will take place every Wednesday to Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) outside the Dunkirk Senior Center located at 45 Cliffstar Court under the City’s agrarian pavilion complex. “We are so very grateful to Refresco for stepping up time and again to support the Dunkirk Market and I am proud to announce that they will once again be the Title Sponsor for our 2026 Dunkirk Farmers Market season! On behalf of Mayor Wdowiasz, and the City of Dunkirk, we would like to once again thank Refresco for their ...

Tree Service donates to WMH Foundation

Mathews Tree Service of Westfield, owned and operated by George Mathews, proudly donated $7,500 worth of professional tree removal services to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation in May. The donated services will help improve the safety, accessibility, and overall appearance of ...

Rural Minds PBS documentary airs during Mental Health Awareness Month

MAYVILLE — A few months ago a filming team for a show known as Roadtrip Nation stopped by Wall Street Dairy to talk with the founder of Rural Minds, Jeff Winton, on mental health issues in rural America. The documentary filmed that day has officially aired on PBS. The documentary aired ...

Humane Society begins new membership programs

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is launching two new membership programs designed to bring people of all ages closer to the lifesaving work happening every day at the shelter. Adults and families can now join the Paws & Hearts Annual Membership Program, while kids and teens under 18 can become part of the new Pet Pals Membership. Paws & Hearts offers tiered membership levels that provide meaningful benefits, including behind the scenes access, special recognition, and invitations to unique CCHS events. As part of the inaugural launch, the first 50 individuals who join at the ...