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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 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. Dunkirk Farmers’ Market Dunkirk Senior Center ...
The Bicentennial Class of 1976 from Silver Creek celebrated their 50th class reunion on June 13 at Liberty Vineyard and Winery in Sheridan. Guests arrived from across the country as they reminisced about the past and shared nostalgic stories about growth, friendship and cherished moments. At ...
Chicken barbecue planned for Tuesday Forestville Chapter 247, Order of the Eastern Star will be holding a chicken barbecue with all proceeds going to the Buffalo and Batavia Veterans Hospitals on Tuesday from noon until 4 p.m. at the D& F Plaza in Dunkirk. Cost is $15 and includes a half ...
The Class of 2026 rang the bell one last time on their journey at Forestville Schools. Saturday’s Commencement ceremony served as a celebration of their hard work and a turning point for the next chapter in their stories. Following the traditional pomp and circumstance processional, a ...
BROCTON — Students of the month were recently announced by Brocton Central Schools. Brocton Middle School is proud to recognize Josh Lanski. The eighth-grader from Portland, son of Melanie and Bill Lanski, has demonstrated exceptional dedication to both academics and extracurricular ...
MAYVILLE — Students, community leaders, environmental organizations, and water professionals came together to celebrate the success of the inaugural Water Warriors Day, a hands-on event dedicated to protecting local waterways and empowering youth to become environmental stewards. Hosted ...
This month, I’m going to digress and give attention to the “portal” that is now prevalent in college athletics. First, I have to give a history lesson on the NCAA (National Association of College Athletics) and the rules of enforcement. When I was a player in the sixties, and at that ...
More and more these days Christian politicians and their followers use the Bible to justify their stances on societal issues. Many of our leaders use scripture to justify their support of the state of Israel and the related military actions as just warfare. They also use the Bible to condemn ...
Five students graduated from SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Workforce Development Industrial Maintenance Technician program during a ceremony at the Jamestown Campus. The cohort marked the 11th group to complete the short-term program, which prepares students for entry-level positions ...
Sydney Hawkins, a first-generation university student originally from Ripley, was named the Honors Student of the Month for March at the State University of New York at Fredonia. A senior Biology major with a Chemistry minor, she was nominated for the honor by a cadre of STEM faculty and ...
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Association of Educational Office Professionals (CCAEOP) recently gathered at the Lake Chautauqua VFW to celebrate its 74th Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner. The evening served as a vibrant tribute to educational excellence, community spirit, and the ...
Dunkirk resident and U.S. Army veteran Lori Dispenza joined fellow honorees from across New York State to be celebrated at the 2026 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony in Albany on Tuesday, with state Sen. George Borrello on hand to present the award. A Portland native, ...
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.
Michael Ireland, a 1995 graduate of Southwestern Central School, has joined Warner Bros. Pictures Group as president of production. The news was announced by the company in February, with Ireland starting the new position in March. In an email posted by thewrap.com in February, Jesse Ehrman, ...
The Rev. David and Kathy Nelson of Brocton announce the engagement of their daughter, Aryn Nelson of North Tonawanda, to Anthony Nalbone of Grand Island. Aryn Nelson is a homeschool graduate who earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Alfred State and presently attends D'Youville ...
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 ...
“An Orthodox Journey,” by Jim Giatas of Fredonia traces a deeply personal path into the ancient, living tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy, blending memoir, spiritual reflection, and cultural exploration into a single narrative of transformation. At its core, the book follows a seeker — ...
Humor is healthy. That seems to be common knowledge. This is truly true when the humor is clean and God-honoring. That is one reason that the Chautauqua Lake Region Men of Integrity (CLRMI) is bringing comedian Jeff Allen to the Reg Lena Center for the Arts in Jamestown on Friday, May 15 for a ...
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 on ...
A series of four Power Reiki classes taught by Reiki Master Cara Seekings will be on Sundays April 19 and 26 and May 3 and 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua, located at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia. This Japanese technique for ...
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 June 16 with 23 people in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “I Pray in the Morning” and offered a blessing of the ...
MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County leaders and community partners gathered Monday outside the Chautauqua County Courthouse to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. During the ...
Dunkirk Senior Center held its monthly birthday celebration on May 27. Those celebrated included, from left row one: Dwayne Green, Loretta Price, Helen Thauer, Judith Mroczka. Row two: Patty Vasquez, Fran Culmo, Pauline Wisniewski, Sandy Niedzwiecki. In second photo, from left, row one: Alesia ...
SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on May 19 with 29 people in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. He then welcomed back Ginny Chesbro, Carol DePasquale, and Don and Kim Munch. As the group ...
In conjunction with Smith Memorial Library, The Friends of Chautauqua Writers’ Center (FCWC) is proud to announce a new weekly summer program – Locals at the Library. Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m., local authors will be on the library’s front porch with their books to sell and ...
The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “The Sheep Detectives” this Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd ...
Weekly events have been announced 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: Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy ...
The Collage Performing Arts Center of Fredonia announced the Majestic Youth Dance Team are The 2026 National Dance Team Champions. The talented team of 11 dancers received a bid to compete at the Summit National Dance Team Championships in February while competing at the Jamfest Dance Team ...
CASSADAGA – The Citizens for a Better Cassadaga has announced the lineup for its 2026 Cassadaga Lakes Summer Concert Series. On Wednesday, June 17, the annual Strawberry Social with the Cassadaga Area Concert Band will be at Cassadaga Beach from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Strawberry shortcake will ...
Humor is healthy. That seems to be common knowledge. This is truly true when the humor is clean and God-honoring. That is one reason that the Chautauqua Lake Region Men of Integrity (CLRMI) is bringing comedian Jeff Allen to the Reg Lena Center for the Arts in Jamestown on Friday, May 15 for a ...
The School of Music and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra come together for this season’s Masterworks Concert. “Reflections of Brahms” takes place Sunday at 3 p.m. in King Concert Hall at Rockefeller Arts Center. Featured are two works by the noted German composers: “Four ...
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present a special free-admission recital featuring some of the most talented young students from the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Presented in partnership with School of Music ...