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State OKs partial Collins facility closing

A Western New York facility is part of a prison downsizing plan announced by the New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. In a news release issued Tuesday morning, officials noted the partial closing of the Collins Correctional Facility. Plans are for the location ...

Veteran Care Package Initiative Welcomes Resident Support

Blue Star Mothers Lake Erie N.Y. 4 is continuing to accept donations at a host of areas across Chautauqua County for the annual Christmas care packages. Care packages are designed to go to military members who are overseas during Christmas, unable to make it home to spend the holidays with ...

Clymer Conservation Club Presents Grants

CLYMER - Giving back was on the agenda at the Clymer Conservation Club recently during the club’s last membership meeting of 2025. A pot luck dinner highlighted the evening with home-cooked food from all members attending. The evening was also dedicated to giving back to the community. ...

Westfield gearing for ‘Christmas in the Village’

WESTFIELD- Westfield will kick off the holiday season with its annual “Christmas in the Village” event. This decades-long tradition takes place from Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23. Events include: — Friday, Nov. 21 (4 to 6 p.m.), is Children’s night at the Patterson ...

Dunkirk Man, Commander Participates In N.Y. City Parade

A Dunkirk native, who serves as commander of the American Legion of New York state, participated in the largest veterans parade in the nation. John R. Miga led the New York Legion contingency in the Veterans Day gala event that marched on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Nov. 11. Dressed in his ...