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TUESDAY, OCT. 6 Patterson Library presents: basket-weaving with Joann Negro 40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free class, supplies provided. RSVP to coordinator Nancy Nixon Ensign at 716 326-2154. Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. Youngerman Center stroke/head injury support group session SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall, room E148, 3 p.m. Activities to help stroke and head injury survivors use compensatory strategies to improve communication skills, provides educational information, opportunities to socialize, share ...

Fredonia professor part of SUNY diversity effort

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. has announced the fourth cohort of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Fellows (DEISJ). Dr. Saundra Liggins, an associate professor in the Department of English at SUNY Fredonia, has been named to the cohort. The fellows will use their ...

District Auxiliary names officers

The American Legion Auxiliary 8th District Fall Conferences was held at the Niagara Frontier American Legion Post 1041 in Buffalo recently. Eighth District Auxiliary Officers for 2026-27 include, from left: Anne Baglio, Acting Chaplain; Rosemary O'Connell, 1st Vice President; Carol Puckett ...

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MONDAY, OCT. 5 Memory Cafe National Comedy Center, 203 W. Second St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. For people living with memory loss plus caregivers, family. Experience museum’s interactive touch-screen exhibits, theater presentations at own pace. Socialize, refreshments. Complimentary event. Guest presenters. Pre-register at ComedyCenter.org/MemoryCafe. Patterson Library presents: Culinary Creations 40 S. Patterson St., Westfield, 12 p.m. Each month features different cookbook, sign up to select your dish to share following month. Bring own silverware, plate, napkin, drink. RSVP to ...

Major damage reported in Panama fire

Numerous crews responded to a fire at 6108 Route 474 in Panama on Saturday evening. Departments that responded included Ashville, Panama, Clymer and Sherman. The call came in around 6:30 p.m. Photos by Dan Kohler

Falconer man charged after attempted Jamestown burglary

A Falconer man is facing a number of charges following an attempted burglary Friday afternoon. Jamestown police report Corry L. Decker, 26, was charged with second-degree burglary, third-degree grand larceny and tampering with physical evidence. At 1:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to a ...