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Lakewood Women’s Club opens new year

LAKEWOOD - The Women’s Club of Lakewood held a “Welcome the Year, Wine & Cheese” membership drive open house recently at Marge Basile Johnson's home. More than half of the club’s members came to connect with familiar faces and guests. The event included snacks, a welcome to new ...

Ripley approves use of therapy dog at school

RIPLEY - Ripley Central School Board of Education members approved the use of a school therapy dog at no cost to the district at their meeting in September. Luna, owned by district employee Carla Wienke, will be used as an in-district therapy dog during normal school hours. Concurrent with ...

Langworthy introduces Surge To Save Newborns Act

Rep. Nick Langworthy recently announced the introduction of the bipartisan Surge to Save Newborns Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Democrat Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., that would provide states with dedicated federal resources to implement newborn screenings for serious health ...

‘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 ...