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Congregation offers message of peace Sunday

Local/Region September 16, 2026

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on “Worship Service” on the date you are attending and scroll down for the Zoom link. For those attending the in-person service, please follow the driveway and park in the lower lot behind the building. Handicapped parking is located between the two buildings and directly behind the second building. The ...

Mayville approves kayak launch bid, hears complaint

Local/Region September 16, 2026

MAYVILLE – A new kayak launch is expected to be installed on Lakeside Park next year. During the Mayville Village Board meeting, officials awarded the Kayak Launch Bid to BoardSafe Docks 604 of Fleetwood, Pa. at a cost of $96,851. There was an additional bid of $71,689 received however Barton & Loguidice, which is managing the Lakeside Park project, said the lower bid didn’t meet the necessary specifications. The work is not expected to take place until next year. So far as part of the Lakeside Park project, the village has installed some paved trails in the park, ...

Ruling backs Munson in city benefits battle

SUNY to welcome BTPM for Constitution Day program

Local/Region September 15, 2026

The State University of New York at Fredonia’s American Democracy Project will welcome Buffalo Toronto Public Media (BTPM) to campus on Wednesday. The Constitution Day program of two parts will explore overlooked stories of the nation’s founding and the role of public media in supporting ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook September 15, 2026

Humane Society sets monthly general membership meeting The Lakeshore Humane Society will hold a monthly general membership meeting on Thursday at the Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716-672-1991 for information. Club Associates meet Sept. 27 The next meeting of the Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at Sheridan Memorial VFW post 6390. Any and all membersare welcome to attend. Museum open next two ...

City planning brush drop-off

Local/Region September 15, 2026

The City of Dunkirk Public Works Department is informing residents that city wide curbside brush pickup for the month of September, as previously scheduled, is canceled as it is unfunded. Residents will be able to drop off brush at the Lucas Avenue site beginning Monday, Sept. 28 through Friday Oct. 2 from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those dropping off their brush must show proof of Dunkirk residency. Only brush, limbs, leaves and grass clippings will be accepted during drop off. Trees or logs will not be accepted. Please contact the City ...