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County history this week

February 4 — 1836 – The Union Sepulchral Society of Sherman and Chautauqua was organized, leading to the establishment of Sherman Cemetery. 1868 – In a bold act of defiance, Elizabeth Blanchfield and Susan Keen were arrested on Jamestown’s 3rd Street for wearing men’s clothing, ...

Winning showings for Collage

The Collage Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the Majestic Senior dance team is the Groove Athletic Championship First place Winner and have earned a paid bid to compete in The prestigious Summit Dance Team Championships in Walt Disney World in May. The senior Majestics also earned a ...

Chautauqua Lake students visit Jamestown boiler and manufacturing company

MAYVILLE — Students in Chautauqua Lake Central School’s manufacturing program were given the opportunity to not only meet with personnel but also visit an official manufacturing facility over the past few months. Back in November, Catherine Peterson, president of the Jamestown Boiler and ...

Community notebook

Blood drive Saturday in city First Baptist Church in Dunkirk will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 876 Central Ave., Dunkirk. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 716-366-6634 or sign up online at ...

SUNY employees help charitable campaign exceed its goal

The generosity of SUNY Fredonia employees allowed the State Employees Federated Appeal campaign to once again exceed its campus goal. The 2024 appeal, which began in September, brought in $27,033 in cash and pledges, surpassing its $25,000 goal. SEFA is the single combined campaign for ...

County history this week

February 2 — 1856 – Mayville endured a brutal cold spell, recording a temperature of -34°F. — 1871 – A devastating fire consumed two blocks in downtown Jamestown, reshaping the business district. — 1967 – Dunkirk Dave, the famed weather woodchuck, made his debut, becoming a ...