The Tiffany Wakeley Academy of Dance will perform its annual show Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. in the Southwestern High School auditorium. This year’s theme, “Home is Where the Heart Is,” is a tribute to Chautauqua County. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are ...

The First Covenant Church Jazz Concert Series will feature the Dixiecats on Friday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. Area clarinetist John Cross, will host the event at First Covenant Church, 520 Spring St., Jamestown. The Dixiecats will feature pianist and organist Roberta (Bobbie) Lange, who has a ...

MAYVILLE – William A. Lucas will present “Traveling with the Amish: Past and Present” at the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in the Veteran’s Memorial Meeting Room in the Chautauqua Town Hall, 2 Academy St., Mayville. William Lucas, a ...

FREDONIA – The Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center continues with the World War II biopic “Lee” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. “Lee” portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate ...

If the spring season has brought an urge to scrub your living space from top to bottom, why not clear out the digital detritus cluttering your electronic devices and online accounts at the same time? Carrying out the digital equivalent of spring cleaning a home isn't just an opportunity to ...

Editor’s note: In the years following the Revolutionary War, the United States stood as an unfinished nation. Victory had secured independence, formalized by the Treaty of Paris, but it had not secured stability. The young republic was burdened by war debt, constrained under the Articles of ...

The Blue Star Mothers of America, NY Chapter 4, will be hosting two ceremonies during the 2026 Memorial Day Remembrance. The public is welcome to join in each of these events. The first will be Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m., when the Blue Star Mothers will once again host their annual Gold ...

Falconer members walked away after two days of competition at the 2026 New York State FBLA State Leadership Conference with several awards. Nine members traveled to compete against nearly 800 students from around the state. Falconer students secured first place with their Chapter Business ...

I got to thinking about the ride around the lake the other day as we gear up for summer. It’s something I've done often in my life, especially when I was young and made the trip with my grandmother and great-grandmother on the occasional Sunday. Make no mistake: this was a big ...

We’ve put ourselves in positions to be able to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in our retirement. As much as we don’t like cold winters (especially in recent years years), we’ve never had urges to be Snowbirds. We prefer to spread out our retirement activities/trips to cover much ...

Last Monday, we celebrated what is now called Memorial Day, honoring those who gave their “last full measure of devotion” to our country and their fellow Americans, in battles fought by our country throughout history. After the day of this Celebration of Honor was declared a National Day of ...

What are you doing this summer? Around these parts, that question starts popping up almost immediately once the weather finally turns. And while some people are planning vacations, many others are looking forward to something far simpler — local concerts, festivals, fairs, lake events and ...

Observing natural movements, the growth of the Earth, and the ecosystems sustaining it has become a healing experience for me. The shift of stone and rock formations showcases not only the beauty of nature, but also the strength and power it holds in its ability to adapt. This resilience to ...

It is firmly winter right now, and we can all feel it. The temperature is chilly, sometimes dipping into the negatives, with cold winds and plenty of snow. Living in western New York, you get used to dealing with winter, whether it’s shoveling snow or bundling up to go outside and run ...

Weather is more than just a colorful chart on your television screen or crossing your fingers for a snow day. Winter comes with temperature drops, bird migration, and bundling up. Here, winter also comes with plenty of shoveling and making sure your home stays warm and insulated. As we trudge ...

On a cold winter day, it’s easy to think of the landscape as frozen, silent, and asleep. Snow covers our fields and forests, trails crunch underfoot, and most signs of life seem to disappear. But just beneath that snowy surface exists a hidden world, and this world is very much alive. ...

Question: I have original Medicare with a supplement, and my friend has similar coverage, but they pay a lot less. They said their supplement is through a company called Transamerica, so I called them to ask about enrolling in one of their plans, but they said they were no longer selling ...

Question: I am turning 65 this coming August and wondering: should I sign up for Social Security? Answer: You become eligible to file for Social Security Benefits when you are 62, and this is considered early retirement. For those born in 1960 and after, Full Retirement Age (FRA) for Social ...

Question: I am new to Medicare, and I just retired. I received paperwork telling me I have a Late Enrollment Penalty and have to pay more money for my premiums? What should I do? Do I have to pay this? Answer: (This is a second part to last week’s question. But this is addressing Part D ...

Question; I recently received a packet of information from a third party who appears to be affiliated with my Medicare Advantage Plan. It says I may be eligible for the Medicare Savings Program you talked about a few weeks ago. It wants me to fill out the paperwork and send all my personal ...

Southwestern Middle School students recently announced the school’s April Students of the Month. They are: Hayden Young, sixth grade and the son of Nicole and Wesley Young. His favorite subject in school is gym. Hayden belongs to STEM wars and quiz bowl. He plays for the Frewsburg Soccer ...

Falconer members walked away after two days of competition at the 2026 New York State FBLA State Leadership Conference with several awards. Nine members traveled to compete against nearly 800 students from around the state. Falconer students secured first place with their Chapter Business ...

For Lauren Garvey, a third grade teacher at Love Elementary School, the path to the classroom wasn’t a straight line — but it was one shaped by experience, reflection, and a clear sense of purpose. A 2018 graduate of Jamestown High School, Garvey initially pursued a different academic ...

Fourth grade students in Lori Cobb’s and Mackenzie Zuech’s classes at Love Elementary School are bringing their ideas to life through the Chautauqua Institution’s Young Playwrights Project, a program designed to help students explore storytelling, writing and performance in a meaningful ...

LOCKWOOD - To Wilson and Kirstie Lind Lockwood (Hanson) of Jamestown on February 18, 2026, a son, Preston Jerome Lockwood. Grandparents are R. Mark and Cindy Lind Hanson and Mark and Tammy Lockwood, all of Jamestown, N.Y.

KNOPP - To Cortland and Emily Knopp (Davis) of Rochester on Aug. 17, 2024, a son, Owen James Knopp. Grandparents are John and Karen Davis of Frewsburg, N.Y., and James and Polly Knopp of Westfield, N.Y.

PAGE — To Mike and Julie Page of Busti, July 24, 2023, in UPMC Chautauqua, Jamestown, a daughter, Savannah Emerald Page. Grandparents are Joette Giambra and Pat and Rick Page.

KNOPP — To Cortland and Emily Knopp (Davis) of Rochester on Nov. 12, 2022, a daughter, Hazel Jean Knopp. Grandparents are John and Karen Davis of Frewsburg, N.Y., and James and Polly Knopp of Westfield, N.Y.

Dr. Brian and Barbara Miller of Augusta, Georgia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Ann Jackson, to Christopher King. Ms. Jackson is a graduate of Jamestown High School and Florida Atlantic University and is currently an English teacher in private education as well as for a ...

The Rev. David and Kathy Nelson of Brocton announce the engagement of their daughter, Aryn Nelson of North Tonawanda, to Anthony Nalbone of Grand Island. Aryn is a homeschool graduate who earned her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Alfred State and presently attends D’Youville ...

Tomisina Michele Dolecki and Robert Christopher Samuelson are joyful to announce their engagement. Bobby is the grandson of Jerri Gilbert of Falconer, son of Kristine of Fluvanna and Robert Samuelson and his wife Linda of Jamestown. Tomisina is the granddaughter of Joanne Potts, daughter of ...

Gary H. and Nancy Nelson of Ashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly A. Nelson to Logan B. Stebbins, son of Christine Stebbins of Watts Flats and Bruce Stebbins of Panama. Nelson is a graduate of Chautauqua Lake High School and the State University at Broome in Binghamton, ...

Holly Kaltenbach and Luke Risley exchanged wedding vows outdoors on a beautiful fall day, November 9, 2024, at The Girl Scout Camp Timbercrest in Randolph, N.Y. Chanel Whitacre performed the beautiful outdoor waterfront ceremony. Music was provided for the ceremony & reception by DJ ...

Mackenzie Taylor Munson and Brady Robert Collver exchanged wedding vows on October 5, 2024, at The Grandview of Ellington. Pastor Justin Joyner performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John and Lorri Munson of Frewsburg, N.Y. The groom is the son of Rob and Kimberly Collver ...

Miss Kendra M. Dorman and Mr. Levi A. Moore surrounded by friends and family were united in matrimony on August 17, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Bemus Point, N.Y. Fr. David Tourville performed the ceremony with Mrs. Melissa Beichner, cousin of the groom, as the ...

Amber R. Grekalski was married Saturday, September 16, 2023 to Raymond M. Fortney at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown, New York. The marriage was performed by Reverend Luke Fodor at 4 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Donna Grekalski and the late Paul Grekalski of Frewsburg, New ...

James and Linda Weaver of Jamestown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, with a dinner at the Landmark Restaurant. The dinner was given by their children Kim (Jamie) Miraglia and Joe (Michelle) Battaglia. Also celebrating with them were their grandchildren ...

Harry and Nila Kaltenbach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, with a luncheon at the Falconer Moose given by their children and grandchildren. The couple exchanged their vows on November 1, 1975, at the United Methodist Church in Kennedy N.Y. Children of ...

Samuel and Victoria Sena Sr. of Jamestown celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 29, 2025. They are the parents of Richard (Carol) Sena of Ashville, Diane Sena of Ridgefield, Conn., and Samuel (Christine) Sena Jr. of Butler, Pa. They also have eight grandchildren: Dr. Maria ...

Roger G. Chagnon, Jr. and Deborah (Bowen) Chagnon of Westfield joyfully celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 28, 2025. The couple were married at the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield on June 28, 1975. They are the parents of a daughter, Heather Chagnon Gruenbaum, with her husband, David ...