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County history today

February 11: — 1873 - Quince Converse pushed a barrel of flour in a wheelbarrow from Jamestown to Frewsburg after losing a bet, creating a humorous local legend. — 1924 - Jamestown held a memorial service for former President Woodrow Wilson at Wintergarden Theater, honoring his ...

SUNY Wind Ensemble shares in BBC album award

The State University of New York at Fredonia Wind Ensemble received recognition in 2024 and is again in the spotlight for international kudos. A recording featuring the ensemble received the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) June album of the month recognition in 2024. Composer Augusta ...

Community notebook

Legion Auxiliary meets today The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 will hold its monthly meeting today at 6:30 p.m. in the Legion hall. All unit members are encouraged to attend. Valentines workshop set for Friday The Darwin R. Barker Library & Museum will host a Victorian ...

Coming up …

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 with a grown-up. Theme-based stories, free play, activities. Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit 536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. ...

County history today

February 5 — 1818 – Dunkirk’s post office was established, enhancing mail service in the growing village. — 1896 – The United Brethren Church in Lakewood was organized. — 1900 – The Jamestown Electricians Union (Local 106) held its first meeting, advocating for workers’ ...

Coming up …

TUESDAY, FEB. 4 Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit 536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5. Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. Darwin R. Library presents: After-school all-ages storytime 7 Day ...