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TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s bingo 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo begins at 7. Gather and Grow Native Seed workshop Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St., Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. Outside, dress accordingly, bring small paper bag to take native seeds home. Instructors: John, Jess Townsend, Carol Markham. Free event. Fenton History Center Lecture: “Lucille M. Wright Museum” 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Presenter: Dennis Webster. Free event, public welcome. Also ...

Westfield Police warns of imposters

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WESTFIELD – The Village of Westfield Police Department is currently investigating fraudulent activity involving unknown individuals posing as members of the Westfield Police Department. Residents should be aware that scammers may use phone calls, text messages, or other forms of communication to falsely identify themselves as police officers in an attempt to obtain money, personal information, or other sensitive information. The Westfield Police Department urges residents to remain vigilant and remember: • Do not provide money, gift cards, banking information, Social Security ...

Cassadaga fields concerns on water quality

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CASSADAGA — In 2025, the Village of Cassadaga was cited by the Chautauqua County Health Department for reporting violations regarding the annual drinking water quality report. A resident addressed the Village Board with a letter detailing concerns listed in the report. Among the issues highlighted by the resident were missed deadlines and shortcomings regarding monitoring data of the presence of contaminants such as manganese and iron, among others. A chlorine monitoring report also failed to be submitted on time. In the interest of administrative accountability and public health ...

Opera House presents ‘Hadestown’ musical Saturday

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The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present the live theater capture of the hit musical “Hadestown,” which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, as part of Arts in the Afternoon on Saturday at 1 ...

District in red, open to talks with city

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The North County Water District has lost about $150,000 in the fiscal year through August, district board chairman Dan Pacos said. Pacos reported the news at the district’s September board meeting. “Keep in mind, these are eight months’ costs with two months’ revenue, he ...

Harsher punishments for negligent homicide of a child proposed

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Two Upstate Republicans are calling for an increase in maximum prison time for those found guilty of criminally negligent homicide of a child to 20 years to life. Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Ballston Lake and Assemblyman Matt Simpson, R-Adirondack, are sponsoring “Joycelynn’s Law” in the state Legislature, with Simpson’s version (A.11664) introduced recently. Tedisco’s Senate version will be introduced soon. Currently, criminally negligent homicide is a Class E felony carrying a maximum sentence of 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in prison. There is no specific statutory hybrid crime called ...