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Church to give away free food, school supplies SINCLAIRVILLE — On Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. in downtown Sinclairville, Park Church will hold its annual I Am Free event. Children who live in the Cassadaga Valley community will be given free school supplies, clothing vouchers and ...

Art classes let everyone explore their creative side

Art Start is inviting local community members to explore their creative side with free art instruction. A full slate of classes is returning for the fall session, including watercolor, decorative acrylic, knitting, card making, calligraphy, and scrapbooking classes. “Art Start has ...

Fredonia church names new pastor

Christ Community Church of Fredonia has called Mark A. Ferrer to become their next lead pastor. Mark was born in New York City to John and Jeanette. After working his way through a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Nyack College, Ferrer moved to Philadelphia ...

Students receive First Communion

Beth Stang, Emma Luther, Ellie McFarland, Hailey Stang, Dan Morraco and Madeline Valone recently had their First Communion at St. Joseph’s in Gowanda. Pictured with them are Father Peter Karalus (center), Father Joe Porpiglia, director Wilma Parry and instructor Norma Kazmark.

Work is good

Labor Day will soon be here. That three-day weekend informally marks the end of the summer recreational season. Its real purpose is to pay tribute to the contributions along with the social and economic achievements of American workers. As we recognize the importance and value of all our ...

Singer/songwriter Jim Giatas announces new website

Contemporary Orthodox Christian singer/songwriter, Jim Giatas, has created a new non-commercial website to replace his former site at host Indieheaven (which ceased operations this spring). All of Jim’s albums and individual songs are available to hear and to download in complete Mp3 versions ...