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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 12 Roblin Steel breakfast club meeting Crossroads Diner, Route 20 at Center Road, Sheridan. Note new location.All former employees invited. Westfield Fire Department blood drive Westfield Firehall, Clinton Street, 9 to 11 a.m. Make appointment by calling Nancy at 716 ...

With his name being Donald “Butch” Rolle, one may find it ironic that he said he is not a very good bowler. But he makes up for his lack of bowling prowess in other ways. The Butch Rolle Foundation holds fundraisers to help under-privileged students pay for college. Rolle spent time ...

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 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. Chautauqua County Parks Commission ...

The Northern Chautauqua Catholic School in Dunkirk is full of traditions and shared experiences, passing important values and beliefs from one generation to another. This year, as the seasons turn and the end of the year approaches, an old tradition dating back many years was brought out of ...

The LoGuidice Educational Center honored more than 30 Career & Technical Education students during its annual National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) induction ceremony, recognizing seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service across a wide range ...

If beings from outer space were to study the history of the architectural accomplishments of the human race, they would be greatly interested in our churches, especially Catholic churches. Here are the greatest artistic structures ever created by man, with signatures of our most celebrated ...

Science is extraordinary, expanding and reshaping itself as new discoveries overturn what once seemed like fact. In physical therapy, our understanding of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems has evolved, recognizing that sensory-motor integration, how the brain processes incoming signals and ...

Gathering around the holiday table might include turkey as part of your shared meal with family and friends. Whether it’s grocery-bought or hunted from the land, Wild Turkeys are much more than a delicious centerpiece at the dinner table. Wild Turkeys are known for their large stocky ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Silver Creek Seniors met on Nov. 25 with 17 in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. The members enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner which was prepared and served by Dolly Beebe. The guest speaker was Pat from ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Nov. 11 with 17 people in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Annette Hoeber read “A Prayer for Veterans.” The group then enjoyed a pot luck lunch with several ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Nov. 4 with 20 people in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. The guest speaker, Erin from Lake Shore Medical Services informed the seniors of the many services ...

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 ...

Here are the scheduled 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: Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy ...

As the snow begins to fall and the spirit of the season fills our hearts, we invite you to join us for a timeless holiday tradition — Main Street Studios’ production of “A Christmas Carol.” Step into a world of Victorian wonder, shimmering snowflakes, and the unforgettable journey of ...

With his name being Donald “Butch” Rolle, one may find it ironic that he said he is not a very good bowler. But he makes up for his lack of bowling prowess in other ways. The Butch Rolle Foundation holds fundraisers to help under-privileged students pay for college. Rolle spent time ...

Live at the Met, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live, high definition (HD) opera transmissions to theaters around the world, continues its 2025-26 season at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, with a production of Umberto Giordano’s ...

Fredonia’s Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center continues its mission to bring the thrill of live theater to young audiences in 2025-26. Rockefeller’s On Stage For Youth Series, which is designed to encourage thinking, creativity and fun in conjunction with school lessons, has returned ...

From the mud of Woodstock ’69 to the ancient incense of Orthodox Christianity, American singer-songwriter Jim Giatas has lived one of the most unlikely journeys in contemporary sacred music. Raised in the Orthodox Church, Giatas spent his youth chasing truth through the new age ...

The Hillman Memorial Music Association honored the memory of one of the true pioneers of the Hillman Opera – Helen Tinch Williams – at a reception prior to the Friday, Nov. 14 performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Consul.” Mrs. Williams, SUNY Fredonia Class of ‘60, had the ...

The Doo Wop Project is returning to the State University of New York at Fredonia for another DFT Communications Pops Series concert event. Rockefeller Arts Center presents “The Doo Wop Project: A Doo Wop Christmas” on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Harry A. King Concert Hall. Tickets ...