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John and Kathy Dyckes

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 ...

Anniversaries

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, ...

Bruce and Sandra Paschke

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 ...

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Catherine Spiritosanto) Granata

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Catherine Spiritosanto) Granata of Fredonia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. The couple was married on July 13, 1974, at the Annunciation Church in Buffalo, by Father Vincent Verostro. The maid of honor was Gail McKenna, and the best man was Richard ...

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County history this week

Jan. 22 — 1880: The village of Lakewood officially received its name, becoming the first location in the world with this designation. Previously, it was called Lake View and Cowings. — 1934: City College (a precursor to Jamestown Community College) held its first night class, laying the ...

County history this week

Jan. 19 — 1870: Counterfeiters were discovered operating in the area of Panama Rocks, adding to the site’s lore as a place of mystery and intrigue. — 1960: Elizabeth Packard, widow of J. Ward Packard of the Packard Motor Company, passed away. The couple were renowned philanthropists ...

Community notebook

SATURDAY, JAN. 18 Fredonia Farmers’ Market Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits. Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry) Fredonia Presbyterian Church, ...

Coming up…

FRIDAY, JAN. 17 Roger Tory Peterson Institute Gallery Walk RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Must be an RTPI member or purchase regular museum admission. Limit 15 persons. Reservations at 716 665-2473, Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers 43 ...

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Dunkirk sixth-graders receive educational tour of WNY P-TECH

Sixth-graders from Dunkirk City Schools visited WNY P-TECH to learn about the different pathways and to participate in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activity. During their visit, students completed an egg drop experiment with Principal Jeffrey Teluk’s ...

Just between us …

Ashton Francis of Gowanda, a Trine University student, earned Dean’s List recognition for the Fall 2024 term. Francis is majoring in Forensic Science. … Gracie Szablewski of Westfield,was named to the Pennsylvania Western University Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Szablewski ...

Chautauqua Lake names top students for November

Students of the Month at Chautauqua Lake Central School were honored for November achievements. The student recognition program honors students in grades seven through 12 whose classroom performance, attitude toward learning, work ethic, and extra-curricular activities set them apart. — ...

Shakespeare Club hears about children’s authors

A recent meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club was held at the home of Karin Seager Cockram in November. President Ms. Sharon Klug called the meeting to order, welcoming the 15 members who were present. Members enjoyed Mrs. Joan Larson’s presentation of her paper entitled “A Trio of ...

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St. Francis names area honor students

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 ...

Full-time JCC students from region named to Dean’s List

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 ...

NCCS lists honor recipients

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, ...

Top School 3 students named

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 ...

Births | VIEW ALL

Atlee Steven Roam Golem

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

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 ...

Birth: Bodhi Robert Adamowicz

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.

Connor Brooks Kies

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.

Engagements | VIEW ALL

Abigail M. Dobek and Justin Love

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 ...

Terry Braunstein and Gary Fancher

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 ...

Cabrina Rae Gorges and Kevin Aaron Rogers

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 ...

Karen Siragusa and Steven Brandenburg

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Siragusa of Fredonia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Siragusa, to Steven Brandenburg, son of the late Alfred and Esther Brandenburg of Catawba Island, Ohio. An October 2024 wedding is being planned.

Religion | VIEW ALL

Church names new director

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’ event is Sunday

“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 ...

State council warning of Medicare card scam

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 ...

Chautauqua Institution names religious life leaders

CHAUTAUQUA — Chautauqua Institution has appointed two new religious leaders. Melissa Spas, acting director of the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, has been named the institution’s new vice president of religion. The ...

Weddings | VIEW ALL

Shaila Gorske and Sean Korzenski

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.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dodig

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 ...

Wedding

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 ...

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Medina

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 ...

Senior News | VIEW ALL

Silver Creek Senior Citizens resume meetings

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors resumed their weekly meetings on Jan. 7 with 16 people in attendance. Vice President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt offered a blessing for the group and the food. ...

Dunkirk Seniors plan for new year

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be having a "Snowball Dance" on Friday, Jan. 17. Doors will open at 4:30 with dinner at 5 p.m. Dinner will consist of Swedish meatballs over noodles, tossed salad, bread and butter and snowball dessert. Cost of the dinner is $10. Music will be from 5:30 to 7:30 ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on a blustery, rainy day, Nov. 26 with 20 in attendance. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America, and offered a prayer for the group. Then she wished a happy anniversary to Gene and ...

Silver Creek Seniors enjoy Thanksgiving meal

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Nov. 19 with 28 in attendance. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “A Prayer of Thanksgiving.” A delicious Thanksgiving meal was served by ...

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Coming up …

MONDAY, JAN. 6 Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary. Ahira Hall Memorial Library G.N.O.M.E.S. Library volunteer group 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, ...

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ performance starting Friday

Since his teen-aged years, Mike Thornton has been in love with the theater. And he still is in love. Growing up in Hartford, Conn., Thornton participated in summer theater, and he said the experience kept him and his three brothers out of trouble and off the streets. “So what happened ...

Collage Christmas event this week

The Collage Performing Arts Center presents its 20th annual production of “Christmas in Our Hometown” on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. at The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church Street, Fredonia. Tickets for $15 are on sale now. Call (716) 679-1891 for ticket information. All are welcome to ...

Collage Christmas event this week

The Collage Performing Arts Center presents its 20th annual production of “Christmas in Our Hometown” on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. at The 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church Street, Fredonia. Tickets for $15 are on sale now. Call (716) 679-1891 for ticket information. All are welcome to ...

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February events at Anderson-Lee Library

SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St., has announced programming for the month of February. Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required unless stated otherwise, to ensure enough seating and materials for all patrons attending the program. To ...

Monster Beach Brewery and Tiki Bar opening in village

Winter blues got you down? Good news: soon you’ll be able to escape into a tropical oasis at Fredonia’s newest (and only) tiki bar! Monster Beach, at 34 W. Main St. (the former site of EBC West), will have a soft opening on Friday preceded by a ribbon cutting with the Chautauqua Chamber ...

‘Still Christmas’ concert planned

Hurlbut Church in Chautauqua Institution presents their annual “Yes, It's Still Christmas” concert celebrating the journey into the Christmas season. Saturday at 4 p.m., the Hurlbut sanctuary will host a Chautauqua Big Band Christmas under the direction of John Cross. There will also be ...

Two Fredonia students earn awards for artwork in fall senior show

Two students at the State University of New York at Fredonia earned awards for their artwork in a recent exhibition. Mackenzie White, a Ceramics major from Binghamton, received the President’s Award and Li Seagren, a Drawing & Painting major, from Chongqing, China, earned the Marion Art ...