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.

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 14 with 22 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. A blessing was given by Annette Hoeber. Randy then welcomed Judy Policella and Carol and Jeff ...

The “Backstage Tours” at Emmitt Christensen Gallery at the State University of New York at Fredonia includes behind the scenes and in the classrooms. The exhibit of the work of the B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design program opened April 8 and will continue until Friday, from 8 a.m. ...

LAKEWOOD — Good Neighbor Bookstore is happy to announce our participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! “This is our eighth year celebrating as owners of Lakewood’s Indie Bookstore.” said owner, Bob Lingle, “We believe in promoting all things local and are ...

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 CHQ Professionals coffee meetup 3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S. Main St., Cassadaga, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Drop in any time within the hour for coffee, conversation, community connection. Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of ...

It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you bring home, but also whether they’re made of, contained in or wrapped in plastic. Those plastic products eventually break down into minuscule ...

I teach Faith Formation to 19 awesome eighth-graders who are members of The Lord’s Vineyard Family of Parishes. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, I wore my Cat in the Hat tie to Sunday school on March 1. Seuss’ birthday is March 2. I polled the class. Every student knew of at least a ...

“Not my child, not my problem,” I overheard someone say this week. On Friday, our first day of our new E.A.S.E.Growth Program (Equine Assisted Social Emotional Growth) in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County, a mother of a 10-year-old boy with Autism ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture program is dedicated to giving the public the opportunity to learn about and interact with our food system. Schools in the area were invited to participate in New York’s Agricultural Literacy Week, organized statewide by New ...

Fredonia High School has announced the second quarter honor and merit rolls. Twelfth Grade Honor Roll — Grant Abbey, Brooklyn Allnatt, Braedyn Ambrose, Madison Ambrose, Neshwan Arif, Olivia Balch, Ella Beach, Charlotte Caserta, Keiysha Colon, Alana Cook, Brady Crawford, Emily Creeley, Ray ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11am, both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on ...

Looking for a Lenten experience that touches the heart and lifts the spirit? Holy Trinity Church offers Contemporary Stations of the Cross in candlelight, featuring 16 live songs and guided reflections that make this centuries-old devotion come alive — Friday at 7 p.m. Participants journey ...

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday worship service at 11 a.m., at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join virtually, visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click on “Worship ...

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 April 14 with 22 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. A blessing was given by Annette Hoeber. Randy then welcomed Judy Policella and Carol and Jeff ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on April 7 with 18 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. A blessing was given by Annette Hoeber. Tuesday’s lunch was pot luck which included a variety ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on March 31 with 16 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. He then welcomed back Al Wilson, Ruth and Earl Sheeler. The group had brown bag lunches followed by ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on March 24 with 14 members present. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. Deanna Borrello offered a blessing for the pot luck lunch. Winners of the door prizes were ...

The “Backstage Tours” at Emmitt Christensen Gallery at the State University of New York at Fredonia includes behind the scenes and in the classrooms. The exhibit of the work of the B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design program opened April 8 and will continue until Friday, from 8 a.m. ...

LAKEWOOD — Good Neighbor Bookstore is happy to announce our participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! “This is our eighth year celebrating as owners of Lakewood’s Indie Bookstore.” said owner, Bob Lingle, “We believe in promoting all things local and are ...

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of Director Rob Reiner’s classic “Stand By Me” on Saturday and Tuesday 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Back in limited theatres ...

One husband, two wives – and one spirited evening. That’s the billing for a classic comedy from Noel Coward that is the next offering in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents six performances of ...

Doug Schutte, area financial advisor and owner of Summit Wealth Management Inc., will be the featured jazz trombone soloist with Jazz Crossing at Jamestown Community College’s annual Jazz Fest on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m. Jazz Crossing is a jazz combo that also includes John Cross on ...

A Jamestown native recently took home the silver prize in the hit Amazon Prime Video show Beast Games, created by online influencer Mr. Beast. After struggling with coming so close yet falling short, contestant Cory Sims turned to faith and family to push through the difficulties. Now, Sims ...

The Fredonia Jazz Orchestra will be in concert at Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall on Thursday. The concert is slated for 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Dr. Leon lee Dorsey conducts the jazz orchestra and jazz ensemble in the School of Music. All Jazz concerts can be livestreamed ...

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) will present a new juried exhibition exploring the connection between art, nature, and environmental stewardship. Titled Art that Matters to the Planet: Beyond Beauty, the exhibition celebrates the world of wildflowers, while touching on concerns such ...