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 ...
One of William Shakespeare’s most beloved works will be the next offering in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The Department of Theatre and Dance will present six performances of “Twelfth Night” from March 28 to April 5 in the Robert ...
SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St. has announced programming for the month of April. 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 ...
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Cassadaga Valley Drama Club will present the musical Hadestown Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee showing at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at https://cvcougars.seatyourself.biz. Hadestown retells the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades ...
The Annual Lenten Recitals will once again be held at the First United Presbyterian Church at 19 W. Fourth Street in Dunkirk beginning today at noon. These recitals will feature local musicians affiliated with SUNY Fredonia. ...
Every day, people all over the world come up with great ideas for new or better products and services that could make our lives better. Yet few of their dreams are ever realized. That’s because most people simply don’t know how to successfully bring their ideas to market. Encouraging for ...
Nine students joined the ranks of Gowanda Central School District’s chapter of the National Honor Society during an induction ceremony held Feb. 27 in the auditorium. Gowanda High’s Blake Herman, Lily Nuwer, Charlynn Ulmer, Hannah Valentine, Isabelle Graham, Addison Kota, Noah Lauer, ...
The little Golden Books’ series began in 1942. It started with the publishing firm Simon and Schuster and the Western Printing and Lithographing Co. in Racine, Wis. Ownership and control of the series have changed several times and today Penguin Random House is its current publisher. ...
The gunslinger of the Old West remains one of the most distinctive and legendary figures in American culture. Despite the harsh and mostly dull reality of life out on the plains, in the desert or the Rocky Mountains, the mystique surrounding both lawman and outlaw became the heart and soul of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Feb. 25 with 20 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “God’s Promise” and asked for a blessing on the food and members. ...
One of William Shakespeare’s most beloved works will be the next offering in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The Department of Theatre and Dance will present six performances of “Twelfth Night” from March 28 to April 5 in the Robert ...
SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St. has announced programming for the month of April. 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 ...
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Cassadaga Valley Drama Club will present the musical Hadestown Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee showing at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at https://cvcougars.seatyourself.biz. Hadestown retells the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades ...
The Annual Lenten Recitals will once again be held at the First United Presbyterian Church at 19 W. Fourth Street in Dunkirk beginning today at noon. These recitals will feature local musicians affiliated with SUNY Fredonia. ...
A recent meeting of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club season was hosted by Gail Crowe at the home of Judi Lutz Woods. Barbara Albert presented her paper on “Wordless Comic Books.” Her presentation noted “the need for wordless books and comic books in the development of some children’s ...
On Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m., Westfield Academy and Central School will be presenting the musical “The Wiz,” music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, Book by William F. Brown. “The Wiz” is based on the book “The Wizard of Oz” by Frank Baum and is a contemporary re-telling of the ...
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center has partnered with the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music to present a special free-admission recital featuring some of the most talented young artists studying there on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. This recital is part ...
The State University of New York at Fredonia School of Music will welcome saxophonist/composer Troy Roberts for a series of master classes and performances. Roberts, hailed as a leading musical voice of his generation, will discuss his wide-ranging expertise with students and perform original ...