Hit the road this Labor Day weekend and experience the North Shore Arts Alliance’s Art Trail — a self-guided tour of Western New York’s most inspiring studios, galleries, and artist hubs. As part of the two day weekend — from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31 ...

The Westfield Fund 100, 100, 100 fund drive is in its final 30 days. The Westfield Fund is a community based fund held by Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. All monies donated to the fund are held in the trust to be used to help sustain and provide support for our not-for-profit ...

The centaur — a half-human, half-horse being from Greek mythology — has long captured imaginations as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and harmony between man and nature. I remember watching Hercules as a child, marveling at Phil, the centaur mentor who trained the mighty hero. He was ...

The Smith-Schmidt-Krawiec family held their 63rd family reunion on Aug. 2 at the Sheridan Bay Park on Route 5, on beautiful Lake Erie. Guests enjoyed the beautiful beach and the children made bottle “beaches” with water, sand and beach glass. The families of Angie Leone and Stella and Joe ...

The natural world is a multi-sensory experience if you allow it to be. Stand in a cool breeze, or find a warm patch of sunshine. Listen for birds calling and insects buzzing. Literally stop to smell the flowers. Not all of them smell fantastic actually, but sometimes that unpleasant smell also ...

Dr. Elizabeth S. Franchina, a Westfield native, earned her doctoral degree recently in physical therapy from The University of Buffalo. She is now living in Buffalo working in the field. Grandparents “Nana" and “Nanu” Franchina say they are very proud of her achievements.