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Healing with Horses: Cummins' staff powers through Centaur Stride needs

Lists. We all have them. Somehow, no matter how hard we work, the list never seems to get shorter. At Centaur Stride, there is always something that needs to be repaired, painted, cleaned, built or improved — and plenty of work waiting for willing hands. Our volunteers are crucial for the daily provision of service to our riders and care of our horses, but we need help with so much more. Coordinating volunteers for bigger projects is usually much more stressful and difficult than the delivery of services, which already takes a lot of planning and organization. That is why Centaur ...

Fredonia senior gets glimpse into U.S. Capitol

For two weeks in July, I had the opportunity to intern in the U.S. House of Representatives for the office of Congressman Jake Ellzey of Texas District 6. As excited as I was to pursue this internship and get an unfiltered glimpse into the world of politics, I was also uneasy about the whole ...

Help for ‘heavy burden’

SHERIDAN — There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a child. The SonShine Charitable Fund was established to provide help to families dealing with that unfathomable burden, not only by assisting with the cost of funeral expenses, but by letting families know they are not alone in ...

DFT, Schmidt weigh in on camera dilemma

The swell of local rhetoric about Flock Safety cameras continues, with a company distancing itself and the Chautauqua County District Attorney proposing a countywide monitoring group to make sure the system isn’t being abused. DFT Communications distanced itself from Flock cameras in a ...

Sinclairville Baptist Church celebrates 200th anniversary

SINCLAIRVILLE - Celebrating the 200th anniversary of its founding is the Sinclairville Baptist Church. Founded on June 2, 1826, the church was organized by John McAllister and 11 others with the Rev. John Wilson as their pastor. By 1834, the men of the church had erected their building in ...

Community Notebook

Chicken barbecue this Sunday CASSADAGA — On Sunday from noon until sold out, the Cassadaga Legion, Auxiliary and Sons are holding their annual Chicken BBQ. Chicken, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, and dessert. Tickets sold at the door for $15. There is no presale. Social Dancing classes to begin Fall classes in Social Dancing will begin once again at the Collage Performing Arts Center at 214 Eagle St. in Fredonia beginning Monday and Thursday, Sept. 10. Classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m. through November. Dancing has always been an important part of our lives throughout the good ...