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.

United Way of Chautauqua County is calling on community members to sign on now to volunteer during the coming tax season, helping not only prepare taxes for local residents but also oversee sites and serve as translators. Each year, United Way facilitates the federal Volunteer Income Tax ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present Canadian Folk Duo Showman and Coole in concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Folk in Fredonia Music Series. Through 25 years and thousands of shows together in bands such as The Foggy Hogtown Boys, and The Lonesome Ace ...

Elks spaghetti dinner set for today Election Day is today and the Elks' members encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. On your way to vote or when you have finished, stop by the Elks Lodge on Central Ave and enjoy a delicious homemade spaghetti dinner. Dinner starts at 4 p.m., ...

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 Election Day Sheridan Historical Society bake sale, open house Corner of Route 20, Center St., Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore displays. Proceeds from the bake sale go toward operating costs for the building. Robert H. Jackson - A New Look: A Conversation with G. ...

With Halloween just passed, many households leave their pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns outside for the remainder of the fall season. Watching a jack-o-lantern sag at our doorstep can be unsightly, a reminder of past costumes and trick or treaters. If we shift our mindset to one of curiosity, this ...

Empathy is the ability to perceive another person’s perspective, to understand, feel, and possibly share and respond to their experience.  This article is about science, simplified, but profound. Once again, the horse makes a difference. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition ...

Toiling,—rejoicing,—sorrowing, Onward through life he goes; Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night’s repose. (From Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Village Blacksmith” (1840) in ...

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, seniors in the Cosmetology program at the Hewes Educational Center volunteered their time and skills at The Chautauqua Center in Jamestown. The Oct. 15 event focused on raising awareness, providing mammogram screenings, and offering care and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Oct. 28 with 16 members present. Newly elected President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Annette Hoeber offered a blessing for the members and their lunches. Several members came in ...

The Grape Belt seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for exercise class at the Masonic Lodge from 9 to 10 a.m. They have Domino's on Friday's after class. There will be a potluck luncheon on Sept. 24 and Oct. 22, starting at 11:30 a.m. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass. ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Sept. 9 with 25 in attendance. Annette Hoeber had her daughter Peggy visiting also. Everyone welcomed new member Ruth Cardace. President Sally Conover started the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and everyone singing “My Country Tis of ...

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 ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present Canadian Folk Duo Showman and Coole in concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Folk in Fredonia Music Series. Through 25 years and thousands of shows together in bands such as The Foggy Hogtown Boys, and The Lonesome Ace ...

The New Horizons Band of Western New York will celebrate America's Veterans in a rousing concert on Nov. 10. The Monday concert, at 6:30 p.m. in Harry A. King Concert Hall at the State University of New York at Fredonia, is free and open to the public. Music Director Katherine McKay will ...

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the true-story-based film, “The Senior,” starring Michael Chiklis, on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on ...

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will host the Vampire Circus at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The show is a fusion of circus artistry, theater, technology, acrobatics and a vampire story. The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion of ...

A resonant theme and an abundance of student talent define the 2025 Hillman Opera production at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The Hillman Memorial Music Association, in collaboration with the Fredonia School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance, present four ...

Weekly events at local libraries - check each library’s website for details: Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: Veterans Day Wednesday: Baby talk ages 0 to 2 at Sinclairville Library, 15 Main St., 10:30 a.m.; Story Hour ages 2 to ...

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “Eleanor the Great,” starring June Squibb, on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. In “Eleanor The ...

“The greatest challenge each year is deciding on the right show for the right kids, but this year, we had the perfect cast for this joyful show,” says musical director and head of advancement, Janie Villella-Sharon. “I have been directing and choreographing musicals for schools and ...