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Chagnons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Roger G. Chagnon, Jr. and Deborah (Bowen) Chagnon of Westfield joyfully celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 28, 2025. The couple were married at the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield on June 28, 1975. They are the parents of a daughter, Heather Chagnon Gruenbaum, with her husband, David ...

Couple celebrates 60 years

Richard and Dory Ward were married at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Silver Creek on May 1, 1965. On Thursday, they celebrate their 60-year anniversary. Family members Al, Mallory, Juliana, Annalise, Tammy, Dakota, Paige and Lincoln.

George and Judy Travis

George and Judy Travis George and Judy Travis of Brocton, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal at St Dominic’s Church in Brocton. The ceremony was performed by Father David Tourville. George and the former Judy McNally, were united in marriage on Feb. 27, ...

John and Kathy Dyckes

Mr. and Mrs. John and Kathy Dyckes recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary alongside family and friends. They were married on Sept. 27, 1974, in Dunkirk. The couple celebrated with a vow renewal and dinner at Liberty Vineyards. The couple were joined by the three children and their ...

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Thule Lodge holds Swedish Midsommar meal

FALCONER — Thule Lodge is the Swedish organization of the Jamestown area formed 118 years ago to help the Swedish immigrants settle in the U.S. with housing, employment and schooling. Today the lodge exists to preserve Swedish heritage through events and activities. Susan Fredrickson ...

Coming up…

FRIDAY, JULY 11 North East PA Firemen’s Cherry Festival Downtown North East. Festival foods, games, ride-a-rama 6 to 10 p.m. Northern Chautauqua Catholic School indoor yard sale 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sheridan United Methodist Church rummage sale 2679 Route ...

Conservation Club scholarships announced

The Scholarship Committee of the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club proudly presented $1,000 checks each to Greyson Delcamp of Brocton Central School and to Cassandra Cramer of Fredonia Central. Delcamp plans on attending Alfred State College. Cramer plans on attending SUNY at Geneseo. ...

Community notebook

Bay Creek district meets today HANOVER — The organizational meeting of the Bay Creek Fire District will be at 6 p.m. today at the Hanover Town Hall. A regular meeting of the Fire District will follow immediately thereafter at the same location. Trinity United Church of Christ free ...

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Brocton Elementary lists honor, merit rolls

BROCTON — Honor and merit roll students for the fourth quarter have been announced by Sandra Kopiczak, Brocton Elementary School Principal. They are as follows: Third Grade Honor Roll — Ellie Arnold, Wyatt Carlson, Marley Cheverez, Delilah Nowak, Adeline Travis Third Grade Merit Roll ...

Consider our pets before having blast

The Fourth of July is not a great holiday for a lot of American dogs, including our Rocco, who is terrified of the crackles and pops and especially the booming explosions. He is beside himself, pacing from room to room, panting nervously, and looking at me as if asking for directions to some ...

DAR visits White Inn

With light breezes and threatening rain, the Benjamin Prescott Chapter DAR arrived at the White Inn on Main Street in Fredonia. The White Inn was built in 1868 as a private home by Devillo White, son of Squire White, a licensed physician who came to Fredonia in 1809. In 1899 a descendent of ...

Just between us

Jordin Lopez-Hernandez of Westfield was one of 42 first-generation SUNY Oneonta students who were inducted into the Alpha Alpha Alpha national honor society during a ceremony on April 12 at Morris Hall. Lopez-Hernandez is studying Psychology and is part of the class of 2027. … Carson ...

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St. Francis names area honor students

HAMBURG — St. Francis High School, a Roman Catholic, Franciscan, private, college preparatory school for young men in Western New York has announced its first and second honors for the third quarter of the 2022-23 school year. Area students who made the list are as follows: ANGOLA First ...

Full-time JCC students from region named to Dean’s List

The following students from Jamestown Community College were placed on the Dean’s List for academic excellence during the fall 2022 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.50 during the semester while enrolled in at least 12 degree ...

NCCS lists honor recipients

Honor and merit roll students have been listed by Northern Chautauqua Catholic School for the second-marking period. First honors Fourth grade: Madeline Woelfle, Turner Morris, Cain Palmer, Kara Harrington, Avery Brown, Henry Congdon, Maddison Mackowiak, Violet Zappie, Avareigh Rivera, ...

Top School 3 students named

The November Students of the Month were named at Dunkirk School 3. In row one, from left, are: Owen Ni, Natalie Wise, represented School 3 at the December Board of Education meeting; Charlotte Trippy and Vivianna Lockett. In row two are: Kisun Peters, principal, School 3, Ishtar Gautier ...

Births | VIEW ALL

Atlee Steven Roam Golem

On the morning of June 5, 2023, Evan and Eric Golem of Dunkirk welcomed their fifth child into the world. Atlee Steven Roam Golem was born at home, weighing 9 pounds and measuring 21.5 inches. Atlee has four older siblings: Lily, Ellis, Ayda and Zander Golem. The proud grandparents are Steven ...

Naomi Ray Steinhoff

Naomi Ray Steinhoff was born at 6:53 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022. She weighed 2 pounds, one ounce and is 15 inches long. The parents are Quintina Steinhoff and Jacob Steinhoff of Stockton. Grandparents are LaVonne Carpenter and Michael Carpenter of Brocton and Alan Steinhoff and Valerie Higgs of ...

Birth: Bodhi Robert Adamowicz

Bodhi Robert Adamowicz was born on Nov. 10, 2021, in Oishei Childrens Hospital to Colby and Nicole Adamowicz. He weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce at 19 3/4 inches. Proud sister Harper Adamowicz. Grandparents are Brad Pachol, Amy Ricotta, Aaron Ricotta, Marv Cummings, Vicki Cummings and Cathy Cummings.

Connor Brooks Kies

Philip and Shelby Kies welcomed an infant son, Connor Brooks Kies, on Dec. 14, 2020, at Magee Womens UPMC Hamot, in Erie, Pa. Grandparents are Tore and Beverly Arvidson of Bemus Point, Monika (Howard) Miller-Kies of Groveland, Fl, and John (Ahmed) Kies of Erie, Pa.

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Nick Adams concert, master class postponed

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center announced today that the concert and master class with Broadway star Nick Adams, scheduled for Friday, April 4, has been postponed. “Sadly, Nick has had to postpone his planned concert here at the Opera House and his master class at ...

Abigail M. Dobek and Justin Love

James Dobek and Mary Dobek of Jamestown have announced the engagement of their daughter, Abigail M. Dobek, to Justin D. Love. Love is the son of Charles Love and Daphane Shoenthel of Syracuse and is the wonderful father to his son, Jaxson Love, and daughter, Maliyah Stone. The couple met ...

Terry Braunstein and Gary Fancher

The engagement of Terry Braunstein of Buffalo to Gary Fancher of Fredonia has been announced. She has a master's degree in musical theater from University of Buffalo and a BA in theater and dance. She is a retired professor of theater, dance, and film at Erie Community College. She is working ...

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Stations of the Cross set to modern music at Holy Trinity

Do you find yourself deeply moved by the power of music? Are you searching for a unique Lenten experience that speaks to the heart and soul? Holy Trinity Parish invites you to take part in a profound journey of faith through the Stations of the Cross — brought to life with contemporary music ...

Church names new director

Kingsley Woods is the new assistant youth pastor and ministry director at Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church in Silver Creek. She studied Youth Ministry and Music at Houghton University. She continues to teach voice and piano lessons to school-aged children. She is passionate about youth ministry ...

‘Back to Church’ event is Sunday

“Back to Church Sunday,” part of a national movement of churches across America, will be held at First Baptist Church in Dunkirk at 10 a.m. Sunday. All are welcome to join us. Since it started as a call to action and invitation for the church in 2009, the National Back to Church Sunday ...

State council warning of Medicare card scam

In the past Medicare beneficiaries used their Social Security number as their Medicare number. In 2018, as a result of some changes instituted by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) each Medicare beneficiary received a new card with a uniquely assigned combination of letters ...

Weddings | VIEW ALL

Shaila Gorske and Sean Korzenski

The wedding of Shaila Gorske and Sean Korzenski took place over the weekend of Sept. 20 with close friends and family on one of the last beautiful summer days of the year. Both are Dunkirk residents and the ceremony was held at a private residence on Route 5.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dodig

Stephanie Henderson and Alex Dodig were united in marriage on July 6, 2024 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Brunswick, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Kathy Henderson of Ohio and the granddaughter of Jane Henderson of Dunkirk. The groom is the son of Paul and Mary Jo Dodig, also of ...

Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn John M. Quinn and Lisa M. Halas were married on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in the city of Buffalo after a nine-month engagement. The bride is the daughter of Dennis Halas and Kim Seibert of Dunkirk. The groom is the son of Michael Quinn of Irvington and Emilia Lamme of ...

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Medina

Ashley Dimmer and Jose Medina were united in marriage on June 17, 2023, in a Catholic Mass and ceremony at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk. The wedding was officiated by Father Robert J. Owczarczak. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Mirna Dimmer of Maryland. The groom is the son ...

Senior News | VIEW ALL

United Senior Citizens list coming events

The United Senior Citizens met April 14 at the Falcon Club, Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk to enjoy food, camaraderie and a few bingo games afterward. United Senior Citizens is one of many senior organizations in Chautauqua County that fills a need for senior citizens — 55 and older — to ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 29 with 27 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Practice Makes Perfect,” and offered a blessing for the members. Everyone ...

Silver Creek seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 22 with 23 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Awake Each Morning,” and offered a blessing for the members. Hanover ...

Silver Creek seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on March 25 with 25 members and guests present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. She then welcomed visitors David and Janet Tofani and Cybele McIntosh. Everyone enjoyed the pot ...

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Nineties by Nature, White Bronco perform at pier

The City of Dunkirk’s Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series hosts 90’s Night on the Dunkirk Pier on Thursday. The concerts are presented by Dunkirk Festivals, APG, Van Buren Drive-In, National Grid, stage sponsor DFT Communications and Piede Tents, LLC. This season, music will start ...

Local authors plan event in Westfield

WESTFIELD — Bibliophiles! Now is your chance to spend a relaxing afternoon with a group of talented, local authors and it’s all happening at Grace & Abe’s in Westfield on Saturday, July 12 from 2 to 4 pm. With genres spanning from memoirs to mysteries, romance to action, sci-fi to ...

One act competition returns to Westfield

WESTFIELD — The JUICE BOX ORGANIC INTERNATIONAL ONE ACT PLAY COMPETITION returns to Lake Shore Center for the Arts the last weekend of July and the first weekend August. Brainchild of Executive Director and founder, Rick Mascaro along with his right hand, Sue Poster, VP, the competition has ...

SUNY Fredonia Alumni invited to join String Orchestra Weekend

State University of New York at Fredonia string alumni will gather on campus for a weekend of making music, reminiscing and performing a string orchestra concert. The final concert is slated for Sunday, July 20, at 12:30 p.m., in Harry A. King Concert Hall on campus. The concert is free, and ...

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Honky Tonk Heroes to perform Sunday on floating stage

CASSADAGA – The Citizens for a Better Cassadaga would like to invite everyone to the next performances on Cassadaga Beach. On Sunday, July 13 at 4 p.m. at the gazebo, “Still Bill” Moran from Stockton will be playing classic folk and protest music of the ‘60s and ‘70s. His music ...

Historic trolley event set

The Fenton History Center will host a visit to the 93 Trolley. All are invited to learn about its restoration and needs on Saturday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. The tour will meet at 1862 Delaware Ave. at the end of Third Avenue, Falconer (the South County Transfer Station entrance is on 3rd Avenue) ...

Johnson Estate announces wine awards

Johnson Estate Winery, New York’s oldest estate winery, has announced its impressive performance at two prestigious international wine competitions: the 2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition and the 2025 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition. The winery in ...

Music at the Point begins Wednesday

The City of Dunkirk has announced the return of Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series every Wednesday starting July 9 through Aug. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. Darkwater Duo is ...