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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 ...

Anniversaries

James and Carolyn Keddie James and Carolyn Keddie, former Silver Creek residents, announced that they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. “We spent the day on Kelly's Island, Ohio, with our son,Todd, (wife, Linda, and son, Tim); Grandson Colin Covella, Ashtyn, and great-grandson, ...

Bruce and Sandra Paschke

Seventy years ago, on September 11, 1954, Bruce Paschke married Sandra (Hayward) Paschke. Lifelong residents of Fredonia, they have three children, Heidi (Bruce) Mack, Scott (Kim) Paschke, Darrin (Nitida) Paschke, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In their 90s, Bruce and Sandra ...

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Collins 50+ Seniors list events

The Collins 50+ Seniors announce the following events from April 28-May 2: Monday, April 28 – Tai Chi w/Will, 9 a.m. at L.K. Painter Ctr. gym. $ – Senior Aerobics w/Pat, 10 a.m. at Painter Ctr. gym Tuesday, April 29 – A.S.A. w/Kim, 9 a.m. at Painter Ctr. gym. $ Wednesday, ...

Opera House to present recital of SUNY Fredonia students

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center has partnered with the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music to present a special free admission recital featuring some of the most talented young artists studying there on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. This ...

Community notebook

Northern Chautauqua Club Associates to meet The next monthly meeting of the Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post 953 on Sunday, April 27. All members of member clubs are invited. Dan Schall Music Ministry at ...

Coming up …

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Tops NY 890 meeting First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313. Triple P-Positive Parenting Program Virtual, 9:30 ...

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Chicks are hatched at E2CCB in Small Animal Program

The Small Animal Science program at the Hewes Educational Center recently welcomed its newest two-legged members to Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. Over the course of several days, juniors and seniors witnessed the hatching of baby chicks under the guidance of instructor Seth Shields and ...

It may be time be to re-examine state tests

The debate over the value of standardized testing has been going on for decades, and it always seems to come to a head this time of year. In the past, I had been vocal in criticizing the process. While my position has softened over the years, it is worth re-stating my concerns here as ...

Making a stop: Theatre and Dance Mainstage production tours area high schools

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the State University of New York at Fredonia took its production of “Alicia’s Lens” on tour in Chautauqua County in March. “Alicia’s Lens,” devised by the Fredonia Young Company, follows the journey of a determined photographer striving to ...

Memories, inspiration and creative solutions

Sometimes, it takes several failures before getting it right. It is said that success is not in never failing, but in getting back up after you fail. Everything is a learning process. Centaur Stride’s existence is a process of learning what is needed, what works and what doesn’t, trying ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Cabrina Rae Gorges and Kevin Aaron Rogers

Mathias (Matt) and Diane Gorges from Boswell, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter Cabrina Rae Gorges to Kevin Aaron Rogers of Forestville. The bride-to-be is granddaughter of the late William "Will" and Rita Gorges of Witchita, Kan., and the late Lawrence and Edna Mae Girrens ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on March 18 with 23 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Pauline Flitt read “An Irish Blessing, and A Prayer to St. Joseph that never fails.” She then offered ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens met March 11

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on March 11 with 22 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Pauline Flitt read “My Father’s Care,” and offered a prayer for the members and the meal. Lunch ...

Grape Belt Seniors announce day trips for coming months

Grape Belt Seniors are happy to announce seven of our trips for 2025, with maybe more to come as they are completed. The newest trip is to Niagara Casino for the Matinee Comedic show presentation filled with history and humor starring stand-up comic host Joel Dombrowski. He will be revealing ...

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Opera House to present recital of SUNY Fredonia students

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center has partnered with the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music to present a special free admission recital featuring some of the most talented young artists studying there on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. This ...

Fredonia student dance company offers large-scale spring production

Orchesis, SUNY Fredonia’s student-run dance company, returns to the stage this month with a large-scale showcase. “The Time of Our Lives” will be presented from April 24-26 in the James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre of Rockefeller Arts Center on the Fredonia campus. Performance times ...

‘Agnes of God’ to be performed at Lake Shore Center for the Arts

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage Street, Westfield, presents “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier, directed by Tim Newell, starring Tina Rausa, Karin Seager Cockram and Emily Barry. Tickets are $20. Reservations are recommended at www.lakeshorecenterforthearts.com Showtimes are: ...

Emmitt Christian Gallery hosting theatre and dance exhibition

An exhibition in Fredonia’s Emmitt Christian Gallery is offering a unique look at the productions of the 2024-25 Mainstage Series. “Backstage Tours” opened April 3 in the gallery, which is on the second floor of the Rockefeller Arts Center on the campus of the State University of New ...

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Fredonia Harp Day includes guest artist

A couple of events open to the public will highlight Fredonia Harp Day on Saturday, April 26, at the State University of New York at Fredonia. At 1 p.m. in Mason Hall Room 1080, guest artist Sunshine Quan will perform. The Chinese-Canadian harpist is pursuing a D.M.A. in Harp Performance at ...

Fredonia playwrights take center stage in next Mainstage Series event

The writing talents of Fredonia students will be in the spotlight in the next Walter Gloor Main-stage Series event. The Department of Theatre and Dance will present its first One-Act Play Festival from April 25-27 in Bartlett Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center at the State University of New ...

Acclaimed musicians to join Hanlon in faculty recital

Associate Professor Kieran Hanlon will be joined by three special guests in a faculty recital on Wednesday, April 23 at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The recital, at the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall at 8 p.m., is free and open to the public. “We are really looking forward ...

SUNY Fredonia to host Earth Day Expo & Farmers’ Market Tuesday

On Tuesday, April 22, SUNY Fredonia’s Department of Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability will host the Earth Day Expo & Farmers’ Market. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Williams Center, Multi-Purpose Room on the SUNY Fredonia campus, this event will feature ...