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Local GOP benefits from state campaign financing

Republicans running for state office in Chautauqua County have benefited more than Democrats from the state's public campaign finance system. Candidates can be eligible for up to $3,500,000 in public funding for statewide races, $375,000 for state Senate races, and $175,000 for state ...

‘Shortage’ plea highlights food insecurity in region

A recent Facebook post highlighted a need in the Dunkirk community that stretches far beyond just the city itself. The Chautauqua County Rural Ministry shared that it is “facing a critical food shortage”. The shelves of its food pantry were nearly empty as a plea went out to the area to ...

Foliage is fantastic

Spectacular peak foliage is expected to arrive this weekend throughout many parts of the Finger Lakes, as well as the central and lower portions of the Hudson Valley and several locations on Long Island. Additionally, peak fall colors are making their final appearances in the Thousand ...

Jamestown OTB to remain open through Dec. 31

The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation has updated a proposal to the United Public Service Employees Union designed to provide affected employees with additional time, greater economic support and meaningful transition options as the corporation consolidates six branch offices. Responding directly to state lawmakers’ urging, WROTBC has agreed to the union’s request to continue operating the Auburn, Clinton, Empire, Jamestown, Lyell and River branches through the close of business on Dec. 31, two months beyond the originally planned Oct. 31 closure date. Employees will ...

Coming up ...

SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m. All retirees welcome. Fredonia Farmers’ Market Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits. Trinity Episcopal Church Women’s fall rummage sale Garland Hall behind church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All items clean, in working order, reasonably priced. Wide variety. ...

Club hears history of Eleanor Roosevelt

The first regular meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club’s 2026-27 season was Oct. 15 at the home of Joan Larson. President Gail Crowe called the meeting to order, and the business meeting was conducted. Sharon Klug then presented her paper on Eleanor Roosevelt, a notable New Yorker, in ...