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Suspense author Corsi Staub to be in Lily Dale Saturday

LILY DALE — Lily Dale Assembly, the world’s largest center for the religion of Spiritualism, will welcome New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub for a special appearance on Saturday. Staub, a Dunkirk native and acclaimed master of suspense, returns to her Western New York roots to connect with readers and celebrate her extensive literary career. The event offers a unique opportunity for fans to meet the prolific author of more than 90 novels, including her popular Lily Dale young adult mystery series, which features the historic community as its central setting. The ...

Forestville is looking to BLOOM in red, white and blue

With the upcoming celebration of USA’s 250th Anniversary on July 4, Imagine Forestville and the Fredonia Garden Club decided to honor the occasion by having Forestville BLOOM in the colors of Red, White and Blue. They are promoting and dedicating their eight annual BLOOM event to our country’s historic occasion and requesting residents and — new this year — businesses to display our national colors. This eighth annual community project called BLOOM is sponsored by an anonymous donor through NCCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. “This is Imagine Forestville and ...

July, August events planned by library

SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St., has announced programming for the months of July and August. Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required unless stated otherwise, to ensure enough seating and materials for all patrons attending the program. To register for programs, call the library at 716-934-3468, stop by 43 Main St., or visit www.andersonleelibrary.org and click on our events tab for easy online registration. You can also sign up for email/text reminders when you register online! The library will be closed on Friday, July 3 ...

Ripley man injured after being struck by train

RIPLEY --- A Ripley resident escaped serious injury after being struck by a train Saturday evening. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded with the Ripley Fire Department and New York State Police to a reported train-versus-pedestrian incident around 9:20 p.m. It was reported the pedestrian attempted to cross the tracks before the train crossed which resulted in the pedestrian being struck. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located an injured individual near the railroad crossing. Michael Smith, 31, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported by ambulance to a ...

Two longtime Gowanda employees retire

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Board of Education has recently accepted several resignations, including two for the purpose of retirement. Janene Draegert is set to retire as a Keyboard Specialist at the end of the school year after 26 years with the district. Draegert said in her letter of resignation, “I truly have enjoyed my time at GCS and was fortunate enough to have worked with so many wonderful students and staff over the past 26 years.” Barbara Krawczyk will retire as a Physical Therapist on Aug. 25 after 33 years with the district. Krawczyk said in her letter of resignation, ...

Sea Lion Drive house to be torn down soon

MAYILLE – After many years and appearances in court, a dilapidated house in the village will soon be torn down. At the June Mayville Village Board meeting, officials passed a resolution hiring HH Rauh Contracting Co, LLC of Ashville to demolish 199 Sea Drive at a cost of $16,325 and do ...