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.
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, ...
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 ...
SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Tuesday, June 24 with 23 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag and all singing God Bless America. She then welcomed back Marge and Max Church. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Awaken each ...
MONDAY, JUNE 30 Dunkirk Public Library presents: Repco Wildlife 536 Central Ave., 2 to 3 p.m. Lizards, snakes, turtles. Fenton Genealogy Support Research ...
The American Library Association has awarded the South Dayton Village Library a $20,000 grant through its Libraries Transforming Communities Initiative. The South Dayton Village Library is dependent upon grants, donations, and volunteers to provide services for the community. This grant ...
Photograph by John Sipos, Cassadaga Historian Following Flag Day, the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 held the flag burning ceremony for those flags which needed to be disposed. Post Commander Mitch Hoinski opened the ceremony with the reading, that since 1937, The American Legion has ...
Recently students at Dunkirk Primary School 5 were chosen as Students of the Month for May. They were presented with certificates for their accomplishments. Annaleah Mendez Serrano was chosen as Overall Student of the Month for May and was honored at a recent Board of Education meeting. From ...
We ended last month’s article by describing the “plateau of hidden potential.” In this month’s article, imagine you have an ice cube on the table in front of you. The room is cold (20 degrees) and one can see his or her breath. Eventually the room warms up from 20 degrees to over 32 ...
Graduating seniors from Career & Technical Education programs at the LoGuidice Educational Center were encouraged to move upward and onward as they enter the next chapter of their lives. Fittingly, more than 160 students got the perfect sendoff at LoGuidice’s 2025 Senior Recognition ...
At a recent meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club Karin Seager Cockram presented her paper on The Artistry of Lady Bird Books Lady Bird books have been around for more than 150 years, first opening as a bookshop in 1867 in Loughborough, Leicestershire. 6 years later, owner Henry Wills ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 ...
State University of New York at Fredonia string alumni will gather on campus for a weekend of making music, reminiscing and performing a string orchestra concert. The final concert is slated for Sunday, July 20, at 12:30 p.m., in Harry A. King Concert Hall on campus. The concert is free, and ...
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 Kiwanis Club Charity Golf Tournament Shorewood Country Club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk, check-in 7:45 a.m. golf at 8:45 a.m. Four-person scramble. Golf, tee gift, continental breakfast, lunch at turn, buffet dinner, prizes. Entry fee $135, after June 14 $150. Email ...
Fredonia’s Annual Festival Italia or otherwise known as the Fredonia Italian Heritage Festival will again be held at the Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St., this year on Saturday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Festival Italia features craft and merchandise vendors, lots of music, and ...
‘At a recent meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club, Dr. Leanna McMahon presented her paper ‘Resilience In Children’s Literature.” Resilience is the ability to thrive, or at least to cope reasonably well, even in the face of adversity or in the aftermath of trauma. As negative ...
The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the heartwarming, “The Last Rodeo,” on Saturday, June 28, and Tuesday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. A retired rodeo ...
CASSADAGA – The Citizens for a Better Cassadaga is excited to welcome the public to its Summer Concert Series! Concerts are held on the Floating Stage on Cassadaga Beach, Park Avenue. On Sunday, June 29, at 4 p.m. on the gazebo, John Morse will start things off. From Portland, NY, John ...
CHAUTAUQUA – Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC), the professional theater company of Chautauqua Institution, is proud to unveil its full 2025 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of mainstage productions and new play workshops. This year’s season builds on CTC’s legacy of bold storytelling ...
State University of New York at Fredonia students, alumni and faculty will join the chorus in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” at Chautauqua Institution. “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” will be presented in the Chautauqua Amphitheater on Saturday at 7:30 ...