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Geological history focus of library program

WESTFIELD — Tom Hegna, associate professor of geology at SUNY Fredonia, will present “The Geological History of Western New York” at 6 p.m. Thursday at Patterson Library. The program, part of the Fireside Lecture Series, is free and open to the public. The Fireside Lecture Series, a collaboration between the Chautauqua County Historical Society and the Patterson Library, provides programs on local and general history. “The history of western New York reaches far beyond human occupation,” notes Hegna. “Much of the bedrock exposed at the surface is more than 360 million ...

Music, Movement classes for infants begin Saturday

SILVER CREEK — Families with little ones can get ready to sing, dance, move, and play as Saturday Morning Music and Movement classes for lap-sitting infants through preschool-aged children return to Just My Imagination Workshop – Parties and More beginning Saturday. Each engaging 35-minute class is designed to encourage movement, music exploration, and interactive fun for young children. Following every session, families are invited to enjoy open playtime, giving children additional opportunities to explore, socialize, and continue the fun in an imaginative environment. Classes ...

Lesson in life

Photos by Dan Kohler Teachers and students from Brocton High School attended a DWI re-enactment mock accedent this week. The Sheriff’s Department narrated the dangers of drinking and driving to the students with participants that included other first responders and STAT MedEvac.

Promoter of canceled shows won’t be on future Reg schedules

A pair of canceled performances at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in recent weeks are not uncommon to Jamestown by the shows’ promoter. Moxie Events, the promoter of the canceled Magic of Motown and the Ultimate Eagle Tribute Concert, has had several such cancellations around the country, particularly with the Magic of Motown show. The Motown tribute features 15 vocalists and a live six-piece band performing legendary Motown hits from The Temptations, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye. In addition to the cancellation at the Reg Lenna ...

Westfield student works part of Art Trail weekend

The North Shore Arts Alliance presented the 2026 Art Trail Driving Tour of Art Studios and Hubs on Saturday and Sunday. According to WACS Interim Secondary Principal Todd Crandall, the trail was a driving tour of studios and hubs, with an opportunity to meet the artists. "Only students from ...

Festivals Fredonia notes successful Easter fest

Festivals Fredonia, Inc., in partnership with the Fredonia First Methodist Church, is proud to announce the overwhelming success of the fifth Annual Fredonia Easter Festival. The event took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., drawing families from across the community for ...