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Rewards of a walk: Finding friends, religion on The Way

Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of the series. Experiencing the aches and pains of long distance hiking, and then thinking how many days to the end can easily lead to discouragement. A distance of 180 miles is a lot of miles. It is doable, but it really is a mental ...

Reach of Centaur Stride is greater than just this area

Sometimes, the true value of a person, a program, a business or even an organization depends on where it is located. Something that is overlooked in one place may be treasured in another. It depends on what is offered, the demand for it, and most importantly, finding the right audience. A familiar story illustrates this lesson well. A father gave his daughter an old car after she graduated with honors, but before telling her it was hers, he asked her to find out what it was worth. A used car dealer offered very little because of its age and appearance. A pawn shop valued it even less. ...

Patterson Library kicks off Early Bird Raffle

WESTFIELD --- The countdown has begun! Patterson Library’s Annual Auction & Chicken Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. We kick off at 5 p.m. with a Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ & Basket Raffle, followed by the Live Auction of donated items, services, and ...

Crews extinguish barn fire in Conewango Valley

Numerous crews responded to a fire Friday night in Conewango Valley. Around 8 p.m., departments from Randolph, East Randolph, Leon, Conewango and Cherry Creek responded with tankers to this fire at 5932 Flatiron Road. The barn at the farm was destroyed. Photos by Dan Kohler

Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary celebrates service at Annual Changeover

The Rotary Club of Dunkirk-Fredonia recently gathered at Rotunda Acres in Fredonia to celebrate another successful year of service and officially welcome new leadership during its annual Rotary Club Changeover. The evening recognized the dedication of outgoing President Leslie Wille, whose ...

Goat show winners listed from fair

The annual Chautauqua County 4-H Pack Show was held at the County Fair and as usual, the competition, comradery and fun were as the youth lead their goats through a challenging obstacle course. Each year, 4-H volunteers Anna Talbot and Beth Lindsey design both the pack and harness courses for ...