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‘Knife’ film on Rushdie showing at Opera House

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie,” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Inspired by ...

BPU communications coordinator to retire

Rebecca Robbins will retire in mid-November after 20 years as Jamestown Board of Public Utilities communications coordinator. “Becky has helped tell the BPU’s story for 20 years, always keeping our customers and community at the heart of her work,” said Kristofor Sellstrom, BPU general manager. “Her warmth, dedication and pride in her co-workers have strengthened the connection between the BPU and the people we serve. We are grateful for her many contributions and wish her a wonderful retirement with her husband Dale and their family.” Robbins came to the BPU after four years ...

Safety Village to host Halloween Fun Fair Oct. 28

ASHVILLE - The Chautauqua Safety Village will hold its annual Halloween Fun Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the safety village grounds, 2695 Route 394, Ashville, next to BOCES. Admission is $5 per person, with free entry for children ages 1 and under. Ticket price includes trick-or-treating at ...

Measles prompts emergency order by Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order Monday declaring a state disaster emergency in response to the growing number of measles cases across rural areas of New York and neighboring states. There are three known measles cases in Chautauqua County while there are 14 in Steuben County. Both counties border Pennsylvania, where the illness has been a hot spot. As of Oct. 3, there have been seven confirmed cases in New York City and 101 in New York state outside of New York state for a total of 108 cases this year, amid a global and domestic increase in measles cases. The executive ...

Borrello, Gallivan host agriculture roundtable

Senator George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay and ranking member of the state Senate Agriculture Committee, and Sen. Patrick Gallivan brought together 40 farmers and agricultural leaders recently for a roundtable discussion focused on the rising costs and workforce challenges confronting New York ...

Cassadaga Legion Post 1280 Auxiliary meets

CASSADAGA - The Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 met recently and held their first meeting of the year, with 14 members attending. The opening prayer was given by chaplain Paula Pattison with a moment of silence held for those who passed away and for veterans. All committee chairs signed up for their respective committees for the year. For Americanism, it was announced that out of the more than 250 flags in the Cassadaga Legion flag program, 82 flags are sponsored by Unit 1280 members. It was reported that our Cruise Night bake sales went very well over the summer, as ...