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County to host Overdose Awareness Week events

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Together We Can CHQ will host several events as part of Chautauqua County Overdose Awareness Week from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. Throughout the week, the community is invited to participate in themed activities at several local events culminating in the county’s observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. Together We Can CHQ is a community-driven overdose awareness coalition dedicated to fostering hope, healing, connection and compassion. Through its Be the Light Initiatives, the coalition works to fight stigma, support recovery, honor lives, and strengthen the ...

What’s in city’s Safe Streets For All projects

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 Jamestown's Safe Streets for All Plan will take its turn on center stage in the next two weeks. The plan is scheduled for discussion at this week's Planning Commission meeting as well as at an Aug. 26 meeting starting at 5 p.m. at the James Prendergast Library. So, what's in the plan? There are nine potential project locations identified so far. Here's what's up for discussion at public meetings over the next couple of weeks. MAIN STREET Main Street from Second to Sixth streets is an area that has seen four injuries involving fatalities or serious injuries. Possible ...

RTPI to celebrate Roger Tory Peterson’s birthday with free entry, race

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The Roger Tory Peterson Institute invites the community to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Jamestown native Roger Tory Peterson with two days of special events on Aug. 28-29. On Friday, Aug. 28, RTPI will offer free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with discounts on Peterson field guides and art prints. Throughout the day, visitors can view a looping slideshow featuring images of Roger Tory Peterson, including selections from his extensive bird photography, as well as crafts in the classroom and exhibition scavenger hunts. At 1 p.m., curator Rachael Kosinski will ...

Mayville Senior Citizens to meet Aug. 19

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MAYVILLE - The Mayville Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, Aug. 19, with guest speaker Greg Birner. The club will provide sloppy joes, and members are asked to bring a dish to pass. Sign-ups will also be available for the chicken barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 19. On July 16, 38 members met at the VFW in Mayville for a club-provided hot dog luncheon. Devotional Chair Dianne Goodrich gave the invocation, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, and later led the Pledge of Allegiance. A letter from Carol Bisbee providing an update was read. The July Fourth celebration committee sent a ...

Dunkirk man sues over alleged excessive force by police

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A Dunkirk resident has sued four current and former city police officers for allegedly using excessive force on him. Brandon Tate is suing the city along with former Police Chief Christopher Witkowski and Officers Noah Campese, Jeffrey Ortolano and Angel Echevarria. Tate alleges the officers ...

English, miniature horse show held at fair

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DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County 4-H program held its English and Miniature Horse Show at the fair recently. English Day includes Hunt Seat and Saddleseat classes and classes over fences. The day also included miniature horse showmanship, trail obstacle and jumping classes.Winners, judged by Jessica Feary, are: Senior Division Hunt Seat Grand Champion - Mia Fanara Senior Division Hunt Seat Reserve Champion - Denza Fanara Senior Division Saddleseat Grand Champion - Mikenna Frost Junior Division Hunt Seat Grand Champion - Talia Fanara Pony Division Grand Champion - Tara ...