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Women are keeping politics honest

This is a generalization, I know. As Mark Twain is said to have said, "All generalizations are false, including this one." But there is growing evidence that women tend to be more protective of our American democracy than men. They are more willing to put their foot down when partisan schemers ...

Blessing of Grapes planned for Saturday

As the daylight hours shorten and the nights turn cooler, the vineyards which are so prevalent along our lake shore are beginning to be harvested. Soon the smell of ripening Concord grapes will be all around us. In preparation for harvest the annual “Blessing of the Grapes” Mass will take place On Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Central Avenue, Silver Creek. Grapes from the vineyards of members of The Lord’s Vineyard family of parishes will be blessed by Father Dan Fiebelkorn, who will lead a prayer of gratitude for the growing season and the ...

Annual used book sale begins at Anderson-Lee Library

SILVER CREEK — It’s that time of year! Held the weekend of the Grape Festival, Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St., invites patrons to stop at the library for some wonderful used books and loads of jigsaw puzzles. Get a first look at what is being offered during the presale ...

Coming up …

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Dunkirk Farmers’ Market Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion, 45 Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, preserves, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, dairy, more. EBT/SNAP, WIC benefits accepted. SUNY Fredonia Constitution Day program Williams Center Multipurpose room, 11 a.m. Speaker Cory McCants, producer, reporter for Buffalo ...

Aspen Dental closes Dunkirk location

OBSERVER Photo by Gregory Bacon Aspen Dental has closed its location on Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Customers were sent a letter advising them of the decision, which took effect Sept. 1, and invited them to continue at their location in Blasdell. Aspen Dental also has a location in Lakewood. ...