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Community Notebook August 4, 2026

CVCS plans special meeting A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Cassadaga Valley Central School District will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Middle/High School Multipurpose Room. Fred Basket lists hours for month On Saturday, Aug. 15, Fred Basket previously known as The Fredonia Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. until noon at Fredonia Presbyterian Church at 219 Central Ave., and additionally, on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guests may only receive one helping a month. These new hours hope to serve those who cannot attend on Saturdays the food pantry ...

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Local/Region August 4, 2026

TUESDAY, AUG. 4 Cattaraugus County Fair 501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Dylan Scott concert. Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen Route 394, 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Discussing Burns’ PBS documentary “The American Revolution,” Rosen’s book “The Pursuit of Liberty, How Hamilton and Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America.” Single ticket $45. The Chautauqua Center, Inc. (TCC Health) community picnic The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute Street, Jamestown, 11 ...

Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center celebrates 20 years

Local/Region August 4, 2026

The Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center marked a significant milestone on Saturday as families, community leaders, educators, former staff, alumni, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Center's 20th Anniversary. The four-hour celebration honored two decades of providing exceptional early ...

UPDATE: Pomfret cabin heavily damaged in blaze

No injuries in downtown fire

Latest news August 3, 2026

There were no injuries reported in a Sunday morning fire at Dunkirk’s Coburn Block. The Dunkirk Fire Department rolled to the historic building on the corner of Second Street and Central Avenue at 7:59 a.m. Sunday. There was an automatic alarm activation. “Upon arrival, crews found the fire alarm activated and smoke coming from the first floor in the rear of 131 Central Ave,” according to a press release from Fire Chief Nicholas Barter. “Firefighters located a hot water tank on fire in the basement and quickly extinguished it,” Barter stated. “There was minor damage and ...