George and Judy Travis George and Judy Travis of Brocton, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal at St Dominic’s Church in Brocton. The ceremony was performed by Father David Tourville. George and the former Judy McNally, were united in marriage on Feb. 27, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

April 18 1831 – Chautauqua County Bank was chartered in Jamestown, becoming the first bank in Chautauqua County. 1876 – Third Street in Jamestown, from Prendergast east to Second Street, was officially laid out. 1900 – The Jamestown chapter of the Daughters of the American ...

April 17 1898 – Otis Pillsbury survived a fall of 75 feet. 1963 – Liberace, the flamboyant pianist, performed in Jamestown at 8:30 p.m. 2000 – The Town of Busti officially took over Wellman Road Cemetery.

Rev. Ron Skowronski to speak on Easter Sunday The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m, both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, ...

A brand-new spring tradition is coming to the State University of New York at Fredonia. On Saturday, April 26, the university will host the first-ever Big Blue Bash, an all-day celebration from 1 to 9 p.m. in and around Steele Hall. The event is open to both the campus and greater ...

The following students were chosen as Students of the Month for March representing grades kindergarten to five. These students demonstrated the character trait of Fairness on a consistent basis. Front row: Frankie Skelly, Kate Ransom, Molly Timmerman, Finnley Edson. Middle row: Aryiah Wallace, ...

The Furnace Street Gang loved Easter time. I mean, why shouldn’t we? First of all, a week’s vacation. And when the weather cooperated, baseball season opened up on that sliver of grass separating Furnace from Furnace Extension. Our Yankee Stadium. Breakfast, ball, lunch, ball, supper, ...

With the longer days and warmer temperatures, there is an urge to get outside and into my gardens. After a long winter, it feels good to be outside, get my hands in the dirt and work. I relish the repeated pulling of the rake and bending among the beds, clippers in hand, to tidy up old leaves ...

State University of New York at Fredonia science students presented research at the spring regional Geological Society of America meeting. The seven students represent the largest cohort of SUNY Fredonia students attending a GSA regional meeting over five years. They were to be joined by ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you find yourself deeply moved by the power of music? Are you searching for a unique Lenten experience that speaks to the heart and soul? Holy Trinity Parish invites you to take part in a profound journey of faith through the Stations of the Cross — brought to life with contemporary music ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 March 25 with 25 members and guests present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. She then welcomed visitors David and Janet Tofani and Cybele McIntosh. Everyone enjoyed the pot ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on March 18 with 23 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Pauline Flitt read “An Irish Blessing, and A Prayer to St. Joseph that never fails.” She then offered ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on March 11 with 22 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Pauline Flitt read “My Father’s Care,” and offered a prayer for the members and the meal. Lunch ...

Grape Belt Seniors are happy to announce seven of our trips for 2025, with maybe more to come as they are completed. The newest trip is to Niagara Casino for the Matinee Comedic show presentation filled with history and humor starring stand-up comic host Joel Dombrowski. He will be revealing ...

Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage Street, Westfield, presents “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier, directed by Tim Newell, starring Tina Rausa, Karin Seager Cockram and Emily Barry. Tickets are $20. Reservations are recommended at www.lakeshorecenterforthearts.com Showtimes are: ...

An exhibition in Fredonia’s Emmitt Christian Gallery is offering a unique look at the productions of the 2024-25 Mainstage Series. “Backstage Tours” opened April 3 in the gallery, which is on the second floor of the Rockefeller Arts Center on the campus of the State University of New ...

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the baseball film “Eephus” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. As tribute to the sport, the Opera House will give away two pairs of tickets to a Bisons Baseball game at each ...

“Counseling for All: The Cost of Exclusion” will be examined in a non-partisan, civic engagement talk on Wednesday at the State University of New York at Fredonia. College of Education, Health Sciences, and Human Services Assistant Professor Sabrina G. Musson will lead a meaningful ...

On Tuesday, April 22, SUNY Fredonia’s Department of Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability will host the Earth Day Expo & Farmers’ Market. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Williams Center, Multi-Purpose Room on the SUNY Fredonia campus, this event will feature ...

The Kokomo Time Band is once again getting ready for a full season. The Kokomo Time Band is basically a “Trop Rock” type of band that offers not only a wide selection of All-American Beach Party Oldies but one that also offers a slightly wider range of taste and music culture so as to ...

SUNY Distinguished Professor Timothy Frerichs will exhibit a group of new works and serve on a panel in Iowa. Frerichs, of the Department of Visual Arts and New Media at SUNY Fredonia, will be among seven artists whose works engaging with the environment will be showcased in the Art & ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will present “Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers,” a special cinematic exploration of one of the most popular artists of all time, on Saturday at 1 p.m. The screening is part of the Opera House’s Arts in the Afternoon series of events, sponsored by Dr. James M. ...