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Come Stand up for the River – Defend Ohi:yo’

Submitted by Deb Jimerson Come out and protest Mayor Aiello’s lack of action on the sewage discharge issue on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 starting at 5pm, at Lincoln Park – East State Street sidewalk (please don’t block vehicular or foot traffic). At 6pm, come SPEAK FOR THE RIVER at the Olean Common Council Meeting in […]

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Gowanda Central School District Board of Education Update

Petitions to become a member of the Gowanda Central School District Board of Education are now available in the District Clerk’s Office. Currently there are two positions to be filled (3 year terms). Completed petitions must be filed with the District Clerk no later than Monday, April 21, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. […]

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2025 Storytellers Conference

Local Seneca Artists, Academics and Storytellers participate in 2025 Storytellers Conference Photos by Seneca Media On Saturday, April 5, 2025, speakers, educators, and life-long learners from across Turtle Island convened for the 15th Annual Storytellers Conference held at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Niagara Falls, New York. The Western Door was proudly represented by […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168Sunday worship service – 9 a.m. Submitted by Marilyn Anderson We are preparing for Easter which is the most joyous and celebrated Christian season which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We observed Ash Wednesday which was the beginning of Lent. […]

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Interested in Foraging Edible Spring Plants?

Here’s a list of edible plants near Allegany and Cattaraugus Territories Vitamin-Rich Plants (Boost Immunity, Skin, & Eye Health) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) – High in vitamin A, C, K; supports liver health. Fields, roadsides, lawns. Wild Violets (Viola spp.) – Rich in vitamin C; anti-inflammatory. • Forest floors, shaded areas. Wood Sorrel (Oxalis spp.) – […]

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An Everlasting Brave Journey: Grief Support

Submitted by: An Everlasting Brave Journey founders Angela Becton, Jackie Jimerson, and Franchesca Jones Introducing our new name, An Everlasting Brave Journey: Grief Support is a grassroots organization formed in September 2023 and dedicated to providing extra support through your journey. Services are available for individuals and families who reside both on and off Territory. […]

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SCCSD: Student Spotlight!

Zac Jimerson has been named our February Business & Marketing Student of the Month! March 28, 2025 | Reposted from Salamanca City Central School District FB Zac has shown outstanding dedication and excellence in a variety of business courses, including: Keyboarding, Financial Management, Career Planning, Computer Art Design I & II & Computer Applications I […]