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Community Notebook September 5, 2026

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 ...

Coming up …

Local/Region September 5, 2026

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 Cassadaga Labor Day weekend activities Cassadaga Man Triathlon at 8 a.m. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, 13.1 mile run. Register at www.coachmarkwilson.com. Vendor fair, bounce house, dunk tank, cornhole, more. Live music by Waiting for Jenna 5 to 7 p.m. at 86 Main St. Fireworks at Fessenden Ballpark on Maple Avenue. Labor Day Nature, Wellness Weekend Heron Farm, Event Center, 2361 Waits Corner Road, Panama. 3 day weekend - mindfulness, movement, workshops, family friendly, potluck. Donations - recommended $10 to $20 per person. Camping, lodging by ...

Area Police Reports

Area police September 5, 2026

LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE - Devven L. Fletcher, 41, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle and inadequate lights after officers pulled a vehicle over at 9:15 p.m. Thursday on Fairmount Avenue after officers saw a vehicle being driven without lights. Officers allegedly smelled a strong odor of burnt cannabis coming from the vehicle and reportedly saw a half-smoked joint in the center console of the vehicle. Officers also reportedly saw a small vile and baggies with a white powdery substance that was ...

50th class reunion held for Dunkirk High School

Local/Region September 5, 2026

The 1976 graduating class of Dunkirk High School celebrated its 50th reunion from Aug. 6 to 9. A half century of friendships and memories were relived with more than 115 classmates, spouses, and friends attending the weekend activities. Classmates came from across the country, 15 different ...

Sales include Clymer farm, former deli building

Local/Region September 5, 2026

A farm in the western end of the county has sold for more than a million dollars. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from June 22-30. The county does not provide transaction information, but real ...