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Chagnons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

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 ...

Couple celebrates 60 years

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.

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 ...

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Grape County Beverage Fest set for August

An anticipated tasting event in the largest grape growing region East of the Rockies is coming to Chautauqua County. The 18th Annual America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival will be taking over the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds from Aug. 1 to 3. The two-and-a-half-day event ...

Zen City plays music at the Point

Today’s live Music at the Point will feature Zen City from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. Zen City is a classic oldies trio consisting of Bill Sutton (vocals, guitar), Ben Bennice (bass) and ...

Annual powwow celebrates culture, heritage

ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA – Visitors, participants, spectators, neighbors, and friends from across the United States and Canada will return to the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory this weekend for the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow. The annual celebration of Native American ...

Community notebook

Bay Creek Department meets July 23 HANOVER — The organizational meeting of the Bay Creek Fire District will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 at the Town of Hanover Town Hall. A regular meeting of the Fire District will follow immediately thereafter at the same location. Lakeshore ...

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Dunkirk native marking 100th birthday this weekend

Dunkirk native Sara Sievert is celebrating her 100th birthday and a life of accomplishment and reward this month with family and friends at her home in Round Rock, Texas. The daughter of James and Elizabeth Mancuso, she graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1943 and married Guy Sievert, also ...

JCC lists part-time dean’s list students

The following SUNY Jamestown Community College students earned part-time dean’s list honors for academic excellence during the spring 2025 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA while enrolled in six to 11 degree hours. Brocton: Michelle Burrows, Alicia ...

City school names top students for May

Dunkirk Intermediate School recently announced its Students of the Month for May. They include: Noah Ehrheart, Andrea Mendez-Serrano, Valeria Ortiz Santiago, Aylan Santiago Rodriguez, Neithan Montalvo-Hernandez, Kohl Carr, Keiliany Rivera, Greyeliz Morales Torres, Evan Bialaszewski, Ketxialys ...

Learning can happen outside classroom

When Centaur Stride first opened over 30 years ago, my cousin told me about a book she read that stated, “For the best well rounded brain development, one must do four things: Study Suzuki violin, read, learn a foreign language, and ride horses.” After taking neuroscience classes in my ...

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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 ...

Births | VIEW ALL

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 ...

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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 ...

Senior News | VIEW ALL

United Senior Citizens list coming events

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 ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 29 with 27 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Practice Makes Perfect,” and offered a blessing for the members. Everyone ...

Silver Creek seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 22 with 23 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Awake Each Morning,” and offered a blessing for the members. Hanover ...

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 ...

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Grape County Beverage Fest set for August

An anticipated tasting event in the largest grape growing region East of the Rockies is coming to Chautauqua County. The 18th Annual America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival will be taking over the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds from Aug. 1 to 3. The two-and-a-half-day event ...

Zen City plays music at the Point

Today’s live Music at the Point will feature Zen City from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot. The event is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance. Zen City is a classic oldies trio consisting of Bill Sutton (vocals, guitar), Ben Bennice (bass) and ...

Annual powwow celebrates culture, heritage

ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA – Visitors, participants, spectators, neighbors, and friends from across the United States and Canada will return to the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory this weekend for the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow. The annual celebration of Native American ...

Program focuses on Lafayette in county

MAYVILLE — A historical program, “General Lafayette’s visit to Chautauqua County in 1825,” will be presented Thursday at 7 p.m., in the Town of Chautauqua meeting room, 2 Academy St, Mayville, at the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s monthly meeting. The presenter, Maxwell Walters, ...

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Beach Bash at Wright Park today

The annual Dunkirk Beach Bash, presented by Dunkirk Festivals and Beach Dog Grill and sponsored by Refresco, Putnam Record Agency and Country Fair will be today, Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Wright Park. The event features the Dunkirk 1st Ward Falcons 50th Anniversary Fastpitch ...

Band plans Sheridan performance

On Wednesday evening, the New Horizons Band of Western New York will take attendees on a musical tour of Europe as part of an outdoor community concert to be held on the lawn of the Sheridan Town Complex, located at 2773 Route 20 in Sheridan. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held ...

UPDATE: Weather postpones Ladies Night at Pier

Due to the windy weather, water rising slightly and alternative park location wet grass issues, the city of Dunkirk has decided to postpone tonight's Music on the Pier for overall public safety. The event with same bands will be rescheduled to Thursday, Sept 4. That will feature Silver Xtreme ...

‘Life of Chuck’ coming to Opera House

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “The Life of Chuck” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. “The Life of Chuck” is based on one of Stephen ...