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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 ...

Anniversaries

James and Carolyn Keddie James and Carolyn Keddie, former Silver Creek residents, announced that they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. “We spent the day on Kelly's Island, Ohio, with our son,Todd, (wife, Linda, and son, Tim); Grandson Colin Covella, Ashtyn, and great-grandson, ...

Bruce and Sandra Paschke

Seventy years ago, on September 11, 1954, Bruce Paschke married Sandra (Hayward) Paschke. Lifelong residents of Fredonia, they have three children, Heidi (Bruce) Mack, Scott (Kim) Paschke, Darrin (Nitida) Paschke, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In their 90s, Bruce and Sandra ...

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Catherine Spiritosanto) Granata

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Catherine Spiritosanto) Granata of Fredonia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. The couple was married on July 13, 1974, at the Annunciation Church in Buffalo, by Father Vincent Verostro. The maid of honor was Gail McKenna, and the best man was Richard ...

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County history today

February 5 — 1818 – Dunkirk’s post office was established, enhancing mail service in the growing village. — 1896 – The United Brethren Church in Lakewood was organized. — 1900 – The Jamestown Electricians Union (Local 106) held its first meeting, advocating for workers’ ...

Winning showings for Collage

The Collage Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the Majestic Senior dance team is the Groove Athletic Championship First place Winner and have earned a paid bid to compete in The prestigious Summit Dance Team Championships in Walt Disney World in May. The senior Majestics also earned a ...

Chautauqua Lake students visit Jamestown boiler and manufacturing company

MAYVILLE — Students in Chautauqua Lake Central School’s manufacturing program were given the opportunity to not only meet with personnel but also visit an official manufacturing facility over the past few months. Back in November, Catherine Peterson, president of the Jamestown Boiler and ...

SUNY employees help charitable campaign exceed its goal

The generosity of SUNY Fredonia employees allowed the State Employees Federated Appeal campaign to once again exceed its campus goal. The 2024 appeal, which began in September, brought in $27,033 in cash and pledges, surpassing its $25,000 goal. SEFA is the single combined campaign for ...

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‘Mamma Mia’ coming to Gowanda

Photo courtesy of Many Pickering Photography An enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship is coming to the stage at Gowanda High School. The Thespian Society of GHS is presenting “Mamma Mia!” the musical in the auditorium on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8, at 7 p.m. and the ...

Top School 5 students celebrated

Recently several students at Dunkirk Primary School 5 were honored as Students of the Month for December. Students were awarded certificates. Special recognition was given to Joyleni Figueroa for being the building-wide student of the month at a recent Board of Education meeting. Students being ...

Fredonia Shakespeare Club cracks Nancy Drew mystery

The Fredonia Shakespeare Club met at Barlow’s Mill in Fredonia, with president Sharon Klug presiding. After a short business meeting, Gail Crowe read her paper on “The Mystery Behind Nancy Drew,” a presentation in this year’s Club theme of “Children’s Literature”. Nancy ...

Top School 7 students honored

Dunkirk Elementary School 7 announced its Students of the Month for December. They include, front row: Naythan Pacheco Colls, Isaiah Amaro, Legend Samuels. Back row: Abdriel Rodriguez Camacho, Sailyn Ane Garcia, Kaiden Seekings, Legnaline Vazquez Gonzalez, Leifr Simano, Board of Education rep. ...

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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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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 ...

Cabrina Rae Gorges and Kevin Aaron Rogers

Mathias (Matt) and Diane Gorges from Boswell, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter Cabrina Rae Gorges to Kevin Aaron Rogers of Forestville. The bride-to-be is granddaughter of the late William "Will" and Rita Gorges of Witchita, Kan., and the late Lawrence and Edna Mae Girrens ...

Karen Siragusa and Steven Brandenburg

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Siragusa of Fredonia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Siragusa, to Steven Brandenburg, son of the late Alfred and Esther Brandenburg of Catawba Island, Ohio. An October 2024 wedding is being planned.

Religion | VIEW ALL

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 ...

Chautauqua Institution names religious life leaders

CHAUTAUQUA — Chautauqua Institution has appointed two new religious leaders. Melissa Spas, acting director of the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, has been named the institution’s new vice president of religion. The ...

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

Seniors note upcoming February events

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be holding a Super Bowl Party on Saturday, Feb. 8. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will consist of a hot dog, chips, dips and dessert. The cost of the party is $5. Tickets are available in the Senior Center Office. Big Bingo will be Wednesday, Feb.12. Doors open ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens resume meetings

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors resumed their weekly meetings on Jan. 7 with 16 people in attendance. Vice President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt offered a blessing for the group and the food. ...

Dunkirk Seniors plan for new year

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be having a "Snowball Dance" on Friday, Jan. 17. Doors will open at 4:30 with dinner at 5 p.m. Dinner will consist of Swedish meatballs over noodles, tossed salad, bread and butter and snowball dessert. Cost of the dinner is $10. Music will be from 5:30 to 7:30 ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on a blustery, rainy day, Nov. 26 with 20 in attendance. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America, and offered a prayer for the group. Then she wished a happy anniversary to Gene and ...

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Winning showings for Collage

The Collage Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the Majestic Senior dance team is the Groove Athletic Championship First place Winner and have earned a paid bid to compete in The prestigious Summit Dance Team Championships in Walt Disney World in May. The senior Majestics also earned a ...

“Open Mic 2025” Saturday in Gowanda

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater is hosting its second annual Open Mic and Jam event on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 12:30 p.m. Backline setup is provided, bring your own instruments, plug in and play. Admission is free. Food and beverages are available. For details, call ...

Group knits and crochets for charity

SILVER CREEK — The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers, a group of handiwork enthusiasts at Anderson-Lee Library in Silver Creek, has been hard at work creating items for two different groups in the Western New York area. The group creates caps and booties to go with the one-of-a-kind ...

Reg Lenna, Comedy Center to launch Memory Cafes

Memory Cafes help people living with dementia socialize more. And now two cafes are launching in Jamestown - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and The National Comedy Center. Reg Lenna Director of Marketing and Communication Len Barry said the Memory Cafe at the Reg is a free respite and ...

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Guest faculty to bring international flair to Bass Fest at SUNY

Two musicians who’ve performed internationally will be guest faculty, teaching area musicians of all ages, at the State University of New York at Fredonia’s Bass Fest. Professional musicians as well as college and high school students, teachers and adult learners join Bass Fest, held ...

Solarpunk Surf Club to bring storytelling game experience to campus

The artist collective Solarpunk Surf Club is bringing a collaborative storytelling gameplay experience to the State University of New York at Fredonia campus. Hosting the four visiting artists in the collective – Max Puchalsky, Borealis, Katherine Smith, and Kyle Herrera – is the ...

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum to Preserve Bob Carroll, Jr.’s Archive

JAMESTOWN — The National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum is preserving the archive of Bob Carroll Jr., who, together with his writing partner Madelyn Pugh, made up the creative team behind I Love Lucy along with producer Jess Oppenheimer. The preservation of this ...

Free upcoming concert events noted

Many of the large ensembles have their concerts in the next few weeks at the State University of New York at Fredonia. All of the following are free and open to all. Rosch and Diers recital halls are inside Mason Hall. King Concert Hall is inside the Rockefeller center across from the ...