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Walk To End Alzheimer’s is Saturday in Dunkirk

DUNKIRK - The Alzheimer’s Association will host its Chautauqua County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday at Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. and the walk commencing at 10:15 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope," said Kaitlyn Less, director of development for the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. "Together, we can build a brain‑healthy future and help end this disease. ...

Cassadaga VFD holds installation banquet

CASSADAGA - The Cassadaga Volunteer Fire Department held its annual installation banquet at the Cassadaga Fire Hall in the village. The volunteer fire department was organized in 1924 shortly after the village was incorporated, and is in its 102nd year of serving the village. Dan Russell, ...

Scandinavian Culture Day opens on Oct. 3

The first Scandinavian Culture Day of the 28th year of the program will be held Saturday, Oct. 3. Culture Day is sponsored by the Scandinavian Studies Program and is supported through the JCC Foundation. Sessions are held in the Hamilton Collegiate Center of JCC and begin with coffee and lingonberry drink at 9:30 a.m. until noon. The new season begins with two events. Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbullens Dag) is always celebrated on Oct. 4 in Sweden and Finland. During Fika, fresh baked kanelbullar will be served. Every Saturday is “candy day” in Sweden called lördagsgodis. ...

Borrello takes part in nuclear power panel

WATERLOO, N.Y. – State Sen. George Borrello joined state and local leaders, economic development officials and energy experts Thursday at the Upstate Nuclear Conference in Waterloo to discuss interest in nuclear power and what new nuclear development could mean for communities in New York. ...

Civil Air Patrol volunteers at Busti Gala Days

Cadet and senior members of the Jamestown Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron volunteered recently at the Busti Firemen’s Gala days celebration, an annual community celebration hosted by the Busti Fire Department. Pictured from left are Lt Col Ellen Maternowski, Kirra Hodgkin, Olivia ...

WMH Foundation to hold 10 Days of Giving raffle in November

WESTFIELD - The Thanksgiving season begins a little earlier than usual this year at Westfield Memorial Hospital, as the WMH Foundation kicks off its fourth annual “10 Days of Giving for WMH” Raffle. Tickets can be purchased in the hospital lobby, from Patty DiPalma, foundation executive ...