Penny and Jim Deakin Penny and Jim Deakin are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 20, 1960, in the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield. Lifelong residents of Portland, this loving couple will celebrate their milestone with siblings, children, and grandchildren.

Mike and Louise Callahan celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 9. The couple were married in the Newman Center by the now Monsignor Patrick Kelleher on Aug. 9, 1985. She is the daughter of the late Samuel and Annette Leone. He is the son of the late John and Esther ...

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 ...

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.

Fredonia High School has announced the second quarter honor and merit rolls. Twelfth Grade Honor Roll — Grant Abbey, Brooklyn Allnatt, Braedyn Ambrose, Madison Ambrose, Neshwan Arif, Olivia Balch, Ella Beach, Charlotte Caserta, Keiysha Colon, Alana Cook, Brady Crawford, Emily Creeley, Ray ...

THURSDAY, FEB. 26 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Chautauqua County Parks ...

WESTFIELD — The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., offers a wide variety of free events and programs. Registration is not required unless stated otherwise. Call/visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 ...

The next session of the SUNY Fredonia Brown Bag Lunch Series is on Wednesday. The event, slated for noon in Williams Center S204-ABC, will feature Department of English faculty member Dr. Emily E. VanDette, who will deliver a talk, “The Clemens & Moffett Women in 19th Century Fredonia: ...

Every day, I am reminded that living with a disability is not a single event — it is a daily negotiation. I often think of the kids I had worked with during my career as a physical therapist, with disabilities that do not improve over time, but may actually worsen as they get older and ...

Newly elected officers at the Kosciuszko Club in Dunkirk have been announced. From left, seated, are: Kathy Krickledorf (Auditor), Dolores Maurer (Auditor), Brenda Pazderski (Board), Pat Tripp (Financial Secretary), Katie Lemiszko (Secretary). Standing are: Zeke Curtin (Auditor), Matt Murphy ...

As WRITTEN By EBER L. RUSSELL, 1950 We must also tell the saga of the removal of the wooden covered bridge, the building of the present one in 1889, and the test of its strength in 1890. The upper works of the old bridge were easily removed and when that was done there lay six sixteen-inch ...

With the longer days, the natural world is slowly starting to wake up. Last week, I saw both a chipmunk and a skunk, both of which spend much of winter in slumber and inactivity. All plants and animals have ways they adapt to the colder temperatures, lack of food, and change in the ...

Fredonia High School has announced the second quarter honor and merit rolls. Twelfth Grade Honor Roll — Grant Abbey, Brooklyn Allnatt, Braedyn Ambrose, Madison Ambrose, Neshwan Arif, Olivia Balch, Ella Beach, Charlotte Caserta, Keiysha Colon, Alana Cook, Brady Crawford, Emily Creeley, Ray ...

Honor and merit roll students have been announced by the Cassadaga Valley Middle and High schools for the first quarter. Honor Roll Twelfth Grade – Gavin Blair, Danny Callentine IV, Summer Cieplinski, Mya Cusimano, Emma Daigle, Elizabeth Daughenbaugh, Jazmin Debo, Denza Fanara, Austin ...

SILVER CREEK — First quarter Middle and High School honor rolls have been announced. Grade 12 Honor Roll — Marie Azzarella, Bryce Balestrieri, Bella Banach, Kimberly Bauer, Kiele Boedo, Samuel Bowers, Lilly Carlson, Nathan Cross, Aaron Davis, Skyla Gates, Amelia Hammer, Ryleigh Hanner, ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Dog Program wrapped up its year with two youth representing Chautauqua County at the New York State 4-H Dog Show. The 4-H dog program meets regularly throughout the year to learn about dog care, training, and grooming. Two 4-H ...

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 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 ...

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.

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.

Ellen Calmus, whose organization supports Mexican families that have relatives in America, will give the final Brown Bag talk of the academic year at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The presentation, “Cross-Border and Mixed-Nationality Families in a Changing World: Potential ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click ...

Officials and volunteers gathered this week to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, with a goal of raising $8 million by June 30. “Through more than 100 years of economic hardship, social change, and personal struggle, Catholic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Celebrating the February birthdays at the Dunkirk Senior Center, the group enjoyed a meal of stuffed peppers, salad and cake. It was a perfect day to celebrate the lives of our Senior members with friendship, laughter and good conversation. Dunkirk Senior pinochle scores: — Feb. 2 — ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Feb. 3 with 21 members who came out on a snowy, cold day. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. Randy then welcomed new member, Raymond Cieslewicz. The lunch was pizza ...

The Dunkirk Senior Center has announced Robin Carr as the new Social Planner for 2026. Former Social Planner, Nancy Renckens, brought her 11 years to a close and "those are pretty tall boots to fill," Carr said. She plans to bring social events and trips to the many diversified members ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Jan. 13 with 16 members present and guests Julie (Chesbro) Sticek and Bob Chesbro. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. At the meeting the group celebrated birthdays ...

THURSDAY, FEB. 26 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Chautauqua County Parks ...

WESTFIELD — The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., offers a wide variety of free events and programs. Registration is not required unless stated otherwise. Call/visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 ...

The next session of the SUNY Fredonia Brown Bag Lunch Series is on Wednesday. The event, slated for noon in Williams Center S204-ABC, will feature Department of English faculty member Dr. Emily E. VanDette, who will deliver a talk, “The Clemens & Moffett Women in 19th Century Fredonia: ...

Audubon Community Nature Center is celebrating Pi Day, March 14, with bidding for their annual Pie Auction Fundraiser set from Friday to Wednesday, March 6 to 11. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic or something adventurous, you can bid on your favorite baker, your favorite flavor, or ...

Join the SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.” The concert at 8 p.m. in King Concert Hall is free and open to the public. Composed between 1914 and 1917, “Planets” has influenced generations of composers across film, ...

Dust off the neon, tease the hair, and grab your leg warmers as “Let’s Glow Crazy” is coming to town! On Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club will host this 80s-themed fundraiser, combining music, food, raffles, costume contests, and community ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present the first program in its 2026 Here & There – Chautauqua County History, Travelers and Memories series on Thursday at 7 p.m. The program will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the release of the film “Forever, Darling,” ...

AP Gorny defies category. Across five decades he has worked as printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, performer — his artist books reaching the Vatican Library and the Guggenheim. The story of how this artist built his international career from Buffalo roots is less examined Opening ...