Kelly, Lewis turn in memorable finish at Red Dragon Invitational

September 17, 2022

BEMUS POINT — Local high school runners descended on Long Point State Park for the Red Dragon Invitational on Saturday morning, and the predominant color displayed by a few of the teams was orange. As they have before, area student-athletes came together to support a cause — this time that of pediatric blood disorders and more specifically Frewsburg sophomore Nolan LeBaron. Runners from Silver Creek/Forestville, Clymer/Sherman/Panama and Jamestown joined LeBaron's teammates at Frewsburg wearing orange wristbands. "I think the cross country community is amazing. It is a very ...

Edgar E. Lyle

September 14, 2022

SHERIDAN — Edgar E. Lyle, 80, of West Sheridan Road, Dunkirk, died Mon-day, September 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Munderf (Polk Township) Pa., on April 30, 1942, the son of the late David and Twyla (Overbeck) Lyle. He attended the former Munderf High School, Munderf, Pa. ...

Sabres lock up Thompson

August 31, 2022

BUFFALO — Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson cashed in on a breakout season by agreeing to a seven-year, $50 million contract extension on Tuesday. Thompson gets a hefty raise from his current three-year, $4.2 million contract, which runs out after this season. The new deal represents the ...

Ralph G. Burke

August 8, 2022

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Ralph G. Burke passed away following an extended illness. He was born on April 13, 1934, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to Florence (Kokocinski) and Dr. Ralph Bartkowiak, DDS. Ralph graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1951. He proudly served his country as a Marine in the Korean ...

‘Guiding light’: ‘Dedicated’ counselor recognized by BOCES

July 31, 2022

The Chautauqua County Counselors Association annually presents the Robert Minton Counselor of the Year award to one deserving school counselor. The recipient of this year’s award was Alycia Lacki, LoGuidice Educational Center guidance counselor. Lacki is the guidance counselor for one of ...

Retrospective

July 29, 2022

Thirty years ago — 1992 Ten years of consecutive service as president of the Cassadaga Valley Central School Board - a decade of dedication. These statements could be one of the many items Donna Meder could list on her resume, if she chose to. At the recent organizational meeting, for the 10th year in a row, she was selected to head the CVCS school board. Forty years ago — 1982 A local chapter of Compassionate Friends, a self-help organization for bereaved parents, has been formed in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area. Membership is open to parents who have experienced the death of a ...