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County to host hazardous waste disposal Saturday in Dunkirk

The Chautauqua County’s Department of Public Facilities Division of Solid Waste is inviting county residents to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste during a special collection event on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dunkirk Department of Public Works, 19 Lucas Ave., Dunkirk. The free service is open to households only. Commercial businesses are not permitted to participate. Residents can bring a variety of hazardous household materials for safe disposal, including: • Used antifreeze • Fluorescent tube lights • Flammable adhesives and ...

WNY Heroes celebrates 10th annual Veterans Fishing Day Friday on Lake Erie

WNY Heroes Inc. will celebrate a decade of honoring local veterans through outdoor recreation at the 10th annual Veterans Fishing Day on Friday on Lake Erie leaving from Dunkirk. Space is limited. For more information call Dave at 716-630-5020 or email dcollege@wnyheroes.org. Since its inception, Veterans Fishing Day has provided hundreds of Western New York veterans with the opportunity to enjoy a day on the water while building lasting friendships and connections with fellow veterans and community supporters. "Veterans Fishing Day is more than a fishing trip," said Jim Steel, ...

Senior Council holds trivia contest

The United Senior Council hosted its annual trivia contest recently at the North Harmony Senior Center. Pictured are first place winners Jeff Wagner, Sandra Wagner and Janet Loomis.

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Southwestern School Board To Meet Tuesday The Southwestern Central School Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the board room. The public is welcome to attend. Randolph School Board To Hold Special Meeting Tuesday RANDOLPH - The Randolph Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 30, at 7:30 a.m. in the District Office to adopt the contingency budget. The public is welcome to attend. Prendergast Library Board To Meet Today The James Prendergast Library board will meet at 5:45 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the library. The ...

Valley Historical Society holds program on Cherokee baskets

SINCLAIRVILLE - Susan Washington Sipos was the guest speaker at the Valley Historical Society meeting held in the museum at the corner of Main and Lester streets. The topic was showing her collection of Cherokee baskets which she purchased on tours to Tennessee, North Carolina and Maine ...

JCC Residence Life director to lead statewide organization

Tyler Silagyi, director of residence life at Jamestown Community College, will assume the role of president of the State University of New York Residence Life and Housing Administrators organization in September. Silagyi, who has served as president-elect since June 2025, will serve a ...