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August benefit to raise money for longtime Falconer bus driver

The name and face of Roger Lampman is one that is most likely familiar to many in the village of Falconer, where he has served as a bus driver for the school district for over 20 years. Now, Lampman is looking to his community for help as he battles stage four prostate cancer. A benefit ...

Permanent Display

BUSTI - Most area residents have never seen Ralph Sandquist’s bird carvings. They can do so now at the Hazeltine Public Library in Busti. Nearly a decade after his first attempts at a public display, the bird carvings of Ralph Sandquist have found a home at the Hazeltine Public ...

Red Cross declares national blood crisis, seeks donors

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a one-day supply. Help end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Book an appointment to give ...

Pomfret gets more county funds for merger study

The town of Pomfret is getting additional funds from the county for a study to investigate options for shared services and mergers. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to award Pomfret $25,000 from the county’s Government Reduction initiative. The money is not part of the county’s budget but rather will be coming from its reserve accounts. In September, County Executive PJ Wendel announced that he wanted $500,000 from the county reserves to create a government efficiency fund that would support local municipalities in ...

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Lawson Center To Host ‘Boat Shop’ Open House Saturday BEMUS POINT - The Lawson Center Museum in Bemus Point will host its first “Boat Shop” open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 In conjunction with Lake Days in Bemus Point, the museum will be open free to the public. Members will be on hand to discuss boats that are presently being restored and answer any questions. The museum includes examples of wooden boats. Bemus Point Historical Society To Host Yard Sale Saturday BEMUS POINT - The Bemus Point Historical Society will hold a fundraising yard sale at ...

4-H Pack Show held at county fair

DUNKIRK - The annual Chautauqua County 4-H Pack Show was held recently at the Chautauqua County Fair with youth leading their goats through an obstacle course. Each year, 4-H volunteers Anna Talbot and Beth Lindsey design both the pack and harness courses for the youth. Youth in the harness ...