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Horseshoes, recognitions fill reunion

The 69th Pagano Family Reunion was held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Willow Creek Winery with 82 people in attendance. Seventy-four adults and eight children enjoyed a relaxing and fun day with family and friends. It was a sunny, warm and comfortable day with many new faces in attendance this ...

Student, professor conduct research at national lab

State University of New York at Fredonia senior Mia Enders worked alongside Associate Professor Wentao Cao this summer at the Pacific Northwest National Lab. Cao, of the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, was accepted into the U.S. Department of Energy’s competitive Visiting ...

Pinochle tourney winners announced

A perfect August evening greeted the 14 participants of the Third Annual Jackie Uszacki Pinochle Tournament, hosted by Sue and Dennis Rak at Double A Vineyards on Christy Road in Fredonia. Participants hailed from Orchard Park, Cassadaga, Fredonia and Dunkirk, as the seven teams vied for the coveted “Jacqueline Cup.” The evening began with dinner consisting of a Taco Bar and beverages. Lynn Herdzik provided catering for the event, serving delectables and homemade delights that were pleasing to the palate. As well as hosting the event, Sue Uszacki-Rak provided dessert cookies, and ...

Just between us

Over 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. Local students include: Kassidy Incitto of Dunkirk, who received a Bachelor of Science in Education and Anna Schrauth of Fredonia who received a Master of Arts. … Paul Smith’s College announced that Tristian Olsen of Forestville has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List or Adirondack Scholars. … The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has named more than 300 students to its spring 2025 Dean’s list. Dean’s list status is awarded to students who ...

Healing with horses: Life’s experiences always keep us connected

The world is ever-changing. Mental health is spiraling downward at a velocity that defies equilibrium. What happened to “Choose life”? Is it the unrelenting pace of modern life, the digital tide, the disconnection — text over touch, screens over souls? Is it the absence of stillness, ...

Slapshot at cancer: Fredonia Beaver Club raises $14,731 at 11 Day PowerPlay

The Fredonia Beaver Club, with help from the Beaver Club hockey team, was proud to support the 11 Day PowerPlay. This year’s team raised $14,731 and when combined with our opponent, Greenpac Mill, over $20,000 was raised in the three-hour “community shift.” After more than 250 ...