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Catholic Charities Appeal raises $7.4 million

BUFFALO — Appeal officials announced today that Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith raised a total of $7,442,384 in cash and pledges, representing 87.5% of its $8.5 million goal. Appeal 2025 launched in January and concluded on June ...

Summer food program sites listed by COI

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge. This summer, families can pick up lunch and snacks to go at the following locations in Chautauqua County: — Chautauqua ...

National Night Out planned in Dunkirk

Dunkirk Police Department announced Tuesday that National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in Washington Park. This year, the event will again include both the Dunkirk Police and Fire Departments. Music will be provided by Two Towns. There will also be free car seat inspections ...

Fredonia woman calls $4,000 water bill ‘insane’

A Fredonia woman is enraged over her recent $4,000 water bill. “$4,000 for five people. That is insane,” said Ashley DiFrancesco on Friday. That bill is for an apartment complex on Brigham Road over 62 days from March to May. DiFrancesco said previous bills, for the same period of time, ...

Fredonia Class of 1975 holds 50th reunion

The Fredonia High School Class of 1975 held its 50th reunion from July 11 to 23. The organizing committee for the reunion was: JoAnne Brown, Carol Kaminski Gotowka, Nancy Urban Napieralski, Joe Coughlin, Ross Sorci, Janet Brown Harmon, Jim DeGolyer, Mary Beth Luczkowiak Dolce, Tina Malcolm ...

Fair competition gets all the top goats

The Goat barn was full of activity as 4-H Goat Project youth participated in the Harness and Pack Goat Show. Goats are an exceptionally hardy animal that can carry well about their own body weight. The youth lead their goats through a challenging obstacle course. This year, 4-H volunteers Dan ...