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 ...

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 ...

TUESDAY, NOV. 19 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m. Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Dominos Club 7 Day St., Fredonia, 1 to 3 p.m. No experience or registration necessary - just drop by. Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication ...

November 14, 1896 – Celoron, a village beloved for its lakeside charm, was officially incorporated. The village soon blossomed into a vibrant community and popular summer destination, especially with the establishment of Celoron Park, which attracted thousands to its shores and added greatly ...

On Nov 16, it’s all about the cats and raising money for the Chautauqua County Humane Society for the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts. Director of Marketing and Communications for the Reg Lenna, Len Barry, said Cat Video Fest is put on by the company Oscilloscope Laboratories and has been a ...

TUESDAY, NOV. 12 “Wing and a Prayer Exhibit” City of Jamestown lobby, 200 E. Third St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. To 8 p.m. Weekdays through Dec. 8 other than Thanksgiving, Black Friday. Showcases contributions made by the Jamestown citizens and businesses during WWII. Photos, artifacts, ...

“She Carries It Forward,” a documentary spotlighting Lottie Gill, a Haudenosaunee Native woman, educator at Gowanda Central School District and lacrosse coach, premieres Monday in the auditorium at Gowanda High and the public is invited. Gill, who works at Gowanda Middle School, is a ...

SUNY Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. and Provost David Starrett recently presented medallions to SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence recipients. Also recognized at the event was Professor Timothy Frerichs of the Department of Visual Arts and New Media, who was appointed a SUNY ...

It’s that time of year when winter anxiety sets in. Snow birds have packed up and split for the warmer places, night comes earlier, yard stuff is put away, and visions of whiteouts dance in our heads. When will the first blizzard happen? How long and how severe will this winter be? How much ...

The members of the Forestville Legion Auxiliary from J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post 953 held their annual installation meeting Oct. 14. The following Officers were sworn in for 2025. First row: Marlene Bradigan, Secretary; Terri Rosier, Secretary; Madelyn Bradigan, second Vice President; ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 Oct. 22 with 21 members in attendance. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Easy to Love” and offered a blessing on those present and the lunch ...

The Dunkirk Senior Center, Chautauqua County Office for the Aging and Concord Pharmacy will be sponsoring a Flu Vaccine and/or Covid Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. You must register for the clinic by calling New York Connects or the Dunkirk Senior Center at ...

When you think of the month of May what comes to mind? Flowers? Easter, bike rides, spring cleaning? The hope of sunny days ahead. The month of May observes Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Cinco de Mayo and The Kentucky Derby. Did you know that the month of May was Older Americans Month. ...

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on May 21 with 26 members present. Vice President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “We Need” and gave a blessing on the members and the hot dog lunch. ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present a special free-admission recital featuring some of the most talented young artists from the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Presented in partnership with Ekstasis Duo’s ...

On Nov 16, it’s all about the cats and raising money for the Chautauqua County Humane Society for the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts. Director of Marketing and Communications for the Reg Lenna, Len Barry, said Cat Video Fest is put on by the company Oscilloscope Laboratories and has been a ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present “Prima Facie” captured live via satellite on Saturday at 1 p.m. The award-winning production is part of Arts in the Afternoon at the Opera House and stars Jodie Comer (Killing Eve). Comer’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning ...

FREDONIA – The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center presents Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tapestry, the Carole King Songbook, starring Suzanne O Davis, is a musical tribute to Carole King. The show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970s Carole ...

SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St. has announced programming for the month of December. 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 ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present a special free-admission recital featuring some of the most talented young artists from the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Presented in partnership with Ekstasis Duo’s ...

Part one of a three-part trilogy, “Beware the Dark,” a sci-fi, mystery, thriller, will have a New York Premiere at the Dunkirk Multiplex, located at 10520 Bennett Road, on Sunday at 1 p.m. What’s unique about this screening is not only was it filmed with all local talent and filmed in ...

The State University of New York at Fredonia Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the semester on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The event is slated for King Concert Hall at 8 p.m. The campus and community are invited to attend the free concert. Join the group as they honor Olympians, ...