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Second Blue Star Christmas in July planned

The Blue Star Mothers of Kinzua PA203 is celebrating its second annual Christmas in July for veterans and one guest on July 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Warren Eagles Club. A free event to honor veteran’s service to our country with lunch, games and prizes. RSVP by today by calling ...

Firecracker Bingo Party set for tonight

The Sugar Grove Free Library is having its fourth annual Firecracker Bingo Party today at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 at the Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department at 11 Wilson St. in Sugar Grove. The cost is $30 per person and includes 10 bingo cards, playing 9 card bingo. Prizes include gift cards and various prizes from local businesses as well as a basket raffle, 50/50 drawing, pull tabs, pie auction and door prizes. The final round grand prize is $500 cash. Food and drinks are for sale (cash only) by the Sugar Grove Volunteer FIre Department. Tickets are for sale at the door or ...

DAR recognizes four as Good Citizens

Members of General Joseph Warren Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently recognized students from the area in the DAR Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest. DAR Good Citizens include Isabelle McMonigal of Warren Area High School, Alexis Stec of Eisenhower Middle High School, Willa Heferle of East Forest School, and Macalie Hoffman of West Forest School. “The DAR Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest are intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship,” said Chapter Regent Michelle Gray. The program is open to all ...

Algal blooms close 4 Chautauqua County beaches

A harmful algal bloom has again closed the beach at Long Point State Park. The beach had been closed last week due an algal bloom but reopened in time for the Fourth of July holiday. A new algal bloom has closed the beach again, according to a Facebook post by the park. "Unfortunately, ...

Briefs

Summer skate camp The Snowbelt Jr. Roller Derby will have a summer skate camp for ages 7-17 for all skating levels from Wednesday through Aug. 2. Sessions will be Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Russell Roller Rink in Russell. It is $100 first skater, $80 per each additional sibling. Rental skates will be provided. Helmets and personal safety gear can be brought or borrowed. For questions and to register, go to snowbeltjrrollerderby.com Bocce group plans picnic Warren Bocce Group will have its mid-summer picnic at Betts Park on Monday at 4 p.m. with ...