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 ...
Joseph and Elizabeth (Pattie) Meyer celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Dec. 10, 2023, with a dinner at the Colony House, in Irving. The couple’s two sons, Jared (Amy) Meyer and Matthew (Ali) Meyer joined the couple, along with their five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Joseph, Alyssa, ...
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Janet) Rozen recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Hyacinth’s Church, where they were married on June 23, 1973. The Mass was celebrated by Father Robert Owczarczak, assisted by Deacon Dan Tyler and altar server Tony ...
Former Fredonia residents Bill and Judy (Barnes) Parks recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Married at St Hyacinth’s church in Dunkirk on July 4,1963, they have three children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. They live in Hershey, Pa.
September 7:— 1846 — Raymond and Waring’s Immense Menagerie exhibited in Jamestown, continuing its tour and delighting audiences with its collection of exotic animals.— 1954 — Persell Elementary School in Jamestown opened, providing a new educational facility for the town’s ...
The CHQ Chamber is pleased to announce a diverse group of award recipients who will be honored during our annual Chamber Awards Banquet October 10. This year the Chamber reimagined its awards process, following a full year of strategic planning and rebranding that has left us focused clearly on ...
Cemetery meeting set for TuesdayThe Willowbrook Park Cemetery monthly meeting will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Mackowiak Funeral Home on Doughty Street in Dunkirk. All are welcome.County Legion Auxiliary meets ThursdayMAYVILLE — Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary monthly ...
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County 4-H Beef Project held their beef steer and heifer show at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. Judging the show was McKenna Broughton of Attica.The 4-H Beef Program offers two options for participants: either raising a steer to ...
Renold Ajax, a local manufacturing company in Westfield, donated $1,000 to the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue’s Sampson Fund in August. Half of the funds were raised by the company’s generous employees at the summer picnic, with the other half matched by the company. This donation will ...
The Risley Family Association held its biennial family reunion Aug. 16 and 17 at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center in Dunkirk. The family is descended from Richard Risley, Sr., an English immigrant to Boston and an original founder of Hartford, Conn Some of his descendants moved on to New ...
One of my favorite places to be is outside, whether that is hiking, camping, kayaking, or just sitting under a tree and relaxing in the fresh air. And while I love being outdoors, it’s not always a comfortable experience. Summer brings hot sun and humidity, winter has cold wind, and all ...
The award-winning short film “The Worst Best Man Ever” will have its screening at The Rochester Fringe Festival on Tuesday, Sept.17 at 8 p.m. at the JCC Theater, 1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester.“The Worst Best Man Ever” is a romantic comedy about Kevin, a bachelor, who asks his best ...
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:ANGOLAFirst ...
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 honorsFourth 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.
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.
Rick and Diane Fisher of Kane, Pa., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Darcy Fisher, to Simeon Schauman, son of Gary and Deborah Schauman of Cassadaga. A June 2024 wedding is being planned.
Dean and Jerri Crandall announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa Crandall, to Nathan Delcamp, the son of Kevin Delcamp and the late Janice Delcamp. Delcamp is a 2015 graduate of Silver Creek Central School and currently works as an equipment operator for Falcone Farms in Forestville. ...
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 ...
Mr. and Mrs. John QuinnJohn 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 ...
Darra Kubera and Brian Gould were married at 4:30 p.m. on June 24, 2023, in the courtyard at The Mansion on Delaware, Buffalo, in a ceremony officiated by Colin Peterson, cousin of the groom. Guests gathered inside The Mansion for a reception. The bride, daughter of Tracey Kubera of Dunkirk ...
Ryan Wise and Eileen Rodriquez exchanged wedding vows on April 3, 2023 at the Tropicana Resort Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas with their parents present. Eileen, daughter of Ivan and Tausha Rodriquez of Fredonia, is a 2015 Dunkirk High School graduate. She is currently employed at DaVita in ...
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 Dunkirk Senior Center will be having a ‘50s Dinner and Dance on Thursday, June 27. Dinner will be subs, chips, dessert and root beer floats. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music provided by DJ Joe Gould. Cost is $5 per member. Dust off your poodle skirt, slick back your hair — prizes awarded ...
SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Tuesday, May 14 with 21 members present. President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag and all singing God Bless America. The group welcomed Randy Nurmi as a new member. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “A Prayer for ...
Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters and The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what Adele, Jason Mraz and Garth Brooks would sound like if they had lived in the Doo Wop era?The Doo Wop Project, a group of talented, charismatic and engaging Broadway stars from smash hit shows like ...
Katie Peterson and Sarah Goebel will teach gammaldans (old dances) bygdedans (village dances) as well as new dances. The focus will be on waltz, schottis, reinlender and polka. Hambo will also be reintroduced. Singles and couples are welcome. Beginners welcome! The group changes partners ...
The City of Dunkirk’s Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series continues today, Aug. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. with Furious George. The event, held at Point Gratiot Park, is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL), Lawley Insurance and DFT Communications.Furious George is ...
The City of Dunkirk’s Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series continues tonight with The Living Room Jam Band. The event, held at Point Gratiot Park, is sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL), Lawley Insurance and DFT Communications. As an event sponsor, Lawley will ...
Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters and The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what Adele, Jason Mraz and Garth Brooks would sound like if they had lived in the Doo Wop era?The Doo Wop Project, a group of talented, charismatic and engaging Broadway stars from smash hit shows like ...
The Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center’s annual Jurgen P. Banse-Fay Production Management Internship Award has been presented to Olivia N. Kaye, a senior Theatre Production and Design major at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The award was established in 2002 in memory of ...
CASSADAGA – On Sunday, Sept. 1 from 6-8 p.m. Furious George will be rocking the Cassadaga Floating Stage. This will be the last of the Cassadaga Lakes Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Citizens for a Better Cassadaga. Furious George is a Classic/Modern/Original Rock Band from ...
The City of Dunkirk and Mayor Kate Wdowiasz will host the Dunkirk Heritage Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. at 64 Lake Shore Drive East in the grassy lot between the Clarion Hotel and Tim Hortons.Sponsored by Special Metals, LLC and DFT Communications, the cultural ...
