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Area businesses part of state Liquor Authority checks

Two north county businesses passed the test with the The New York State Liquor Authority. Underage drinking compliance checks were conducted on July 30 in Erie and Chautauqua counties. Investigators, working with an underage agent, visited five licensed premises as part of ongoing efforts to monitor compliance with state alcohol laws. During the operation, two Erie County establishments, including Corner Market in Derby, appeared to sell alcoholic beverages to the underage agent. Those refusing to sell alcoholic beverages to a minor were: O’Malia's Liquor Store at 1170 Central Ave., ...

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Dunkirk Farmers’ Market Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted. Cattaraugus County Fair 501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Sammy Kershaw ...

Five highlights beyond the headliners for Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

Everyone knows that Bert Kreischer, Jerry Seinfeld and Seth Meyers are headlining this year’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. What hasn’t received as much attention is a full schedule of comedy taking place over the course of four days in downtown Jamestown that includes the annual Stand-Up Showcase, Comedy Late Night shows, festival-exclusive National Comedy Center programs and archive experiences, Lucille Ball fan experiences, and entertainment throughout the city. "For 35 years, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has brought people together through laughter while honoring Lucille ...

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TUESDAY, AUG. 4 Cattaraugus County Fair 501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Dylan Scott concert. Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen Route 394, 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Discussing Burns’ PBS documentary “The American Revolution,” Rosen’s book “The Pursuit of Liberty, How Hamilton and Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America.” Single ticket $45. The Chautauqua Center, Inc. (TCC Health) community picnic The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute Street, Jamestown, 11 ...

Summer soaring for Ripley programs

At their meeting this month, Ripley Central School Board of Education members heard reports about action plans for both ELA and math for the coming school year. Director of Curriculum and Pupil Services Michelle Waters said that while student reading levels and foundational letter sounds are ...

Zen City plays Music at the Point

This Wednesday’s live Music at the Point will feature Zen City from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. Upcoming performances include the following dates/bands: August 12 - The Freeze, August 19 ...