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MONDAY, NOV. 9 United Senior Citizens meeting Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, 12 p.m. Membership dues $5 per year. For lunch reservations, send $16 check made out to United Senior Citizens to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 the previous Thursday.. Sheridan VFW Auxiliary meeting Post 6390, 2556 Main Road, (Route 20 W.), 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent dePaul meeting TLV Center, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, room 106, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 10 Dunkirk and Fredonia Fire Department Retirees breakfast Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 9 ...

County OKs proposal regarding e-bike education

MAYVILLE – All 17 high schools in the county, as well as the three BOCES sites are being directed by county officials to hold one hour this spring to educate students about the laws and rules surrounding electric bicycles and electric scooters. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution requesting a law enforcement education program for high school students. The resolution was modified at the legislature meeting to include BOCES’ three locations in Ashville, Fredonia and Cassadaga. The resolution notes there are many ...

Seymour Libraries announce November programs and events

The Seymour Libraries have announced a variety of programs, classes and special events planned throughout November at their Seymour Cassadaga and Seymour Stockton locations. Upcoming events include: On Tuesday, the Seymour Stockton Library Board will meet at 10 a.m. at the Stockton location. An author event featuring Chris Flanders will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seymour Cassadaga. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the author, learn about her writing process and have books signed. On Monday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m., Biannca Riggle will lead The Basics ...

WACS hears capital project update, cost concerns

Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members learned that the district's Capital Improvement Project is about 57% complete at their meeting this month. WACS Superintendent Ryan Sikorski spoke about the tour of the construction area that he and the board took that very day, led by the architects and project managers. "The progress so far is very impressive," he said. "The locker rooms will be unveiled in November and the staff and students are excited for that." Business Manager Josh Melquist reported that the change orders for the Capital Improvement Project total ...

Jamestown man tied to fentanyl, methamphetamine distribution

A Jamestown man has been indicted in drug distribution. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that a federal grand jury charged Dasai Bradberry, 24, with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, using and maintaining a drug involved premises, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life. According to the indictment and a previously filed criminal complaint, on Aug. 4, 2025, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and ...

Veterans charity fight state AG’s charges

The operators of a veterans retreat in Bemus Point are fighting charges filed in August by the state Attorney General's Office. Attorney General Letitia James alleges Healing for Heroes - A Disabled Veteran's Retreat and Wooded Oasis Inc. defrauded donors, billed itself as an outdoor ...