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No Kings III protest planned for Saturday

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No Kings III events are planned for Saturday in Chautauqua County. “No Kings is a mass, nonviolent movement that has already mobilized millions…and is growing as communities unite to reject authoritarian power grabs and defend dignity and freedom,” organizers say. Many national groups ...

23rd U.S. Poet Laureate to speak at SUNY Fredonia

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The State University of New York at Fredonia will welcome 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo as its Williams Distinguished Visiting Professor on Thursday. Ms. Harjo will give a talk in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall at 5 p.m. and then attend a reception at the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art ...

Fish pen effort aims at future of steelhead at harbor

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After months of planning, persistence, and braving the harsh grip of a Western New York winter, a dedicated group of volunteers has brought an ambitious conservation project to life in Dunkirk Harbor. The Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club, working hand-in-hand with state environmental ...

Fredonia officials discuss upcoming No Kings rally

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Fredonia village officials commented this week on an upcoming “No Kings” rally opposing President Donald Trump and his administration. The rally is set for Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m., according to a Tuesday morning post on the Fredonia-Pomfret Democrats’ Facebook page. Ralliers are to ...

IDA Director seeks Refresco answers

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The director of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency wants to have a conversation with a juice manufacturer in Dunkirk that is no longer processing concord grapes, especially since they’re receiving tax breaks. During the county IDA meeting, Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise ...

State announces expansion plans for city labeling facility

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Empire State Development on Wednesday announced that Ultrapak, LLC is expanding its Chautauqua County operations, modernizing its long-term facility in the city of Dunkirk. Supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the $800,000 project will integrate ...