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3 local graduates receive scholarships
OLEAN — Three local graduates recently received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Alexander Linderman and Riti Anumalasetty received the OHS Class of 1961 Scholarship for $650 each. Established by Duane A. Geuder, a 1961 Olean High School alumnus, and his classmates, the scholarship...
Georgeanne S. Gurko
Georgeanne S. Gurko, affectionately known as Georgie or Gee, age 81 of Warren, PA, went to join her savior in Heaven on Monday, August 12, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born April 8, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late George and Carol Gurko. Georgie was a...
Public Asked To Help Install Mayville Playground Equipment
MAYVILLE – Some new playground equipment is coming to the village this fall and the community is asked to help install it. During this week’s Village Board meeting, it was announced that the village is adding new pieces and making improvements to some of the equipment at Lakeside Park. They’re also getting a new playground at Pearl Gravit Memorial Park, and installing some musical playground equipment to the Village Green in the downtown area.
Medal Worthy
The Olympics arrived in Sherman. The theme of Sherman Day 2024, The Olympics, was carried out in a variety of ways, including the lighting of the Olympic torch at Edmunds Park, Olympic relay races in Edmunds Park, an Olympics-themed parade on a recent Saturday morning with Mayor Colleen Meeder dressed in a Greek toga.
Trisia Ann Hammond
Amherst, NY- Trisia Ann Hammond, 41, of Amherst, formerly of Toad Hollow Rd., Little Valley, NY and of Pennsylvania, passed away August 1, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Buffalo. She was born April 15, 1983 in Olean, the daughter of Nathan Grant Hammond of Little Valleyand Lori Ann...
Jamestown Nonprofit To Hold Golf Tournament Sunday
A local nonprofit with the focus on helping to improve the lives of children in southern Chautauqua County is set to hold their second Fore! The Kids Golf Tournament this Sunday. Creche of Jamestown is a 501c3 nonprofit run by volunteers that was started by the Fenton family in 1900....
Headed To The Hall
Tom Secky’s final football season at Maple Grove Junior-Senior High School in 2007 was a pretty good one. So good, in fact, that he passed for more than 1,200 yards and 20 touchdowns, completed 64% of his passes and he was intercepted just four times. That play-making ability earned Secky Post-Journal Player-of-the Year honors.
Old Times Remembered for Aug. 15 through 21
Aug. 20, 1874: SALAMANCA — Mr. James G. Clark, the celebrated singer, stopped in this place last Sabbath, and was present at both churches during the day, and sang some of his beautiful pieces, to the delight of all. He will give one of his Evenings of Song at the M.E. Church next Wednesday night, Aug. 26th. Mr. Clark’s name has become a household word throughout the land, and there are very few who have not heard him more than once. He always draws a large house and will undoubtedly have one here next Wednesday evening.
Mayville restaurant owners earn state honor
MAYVILLE — The New York Small Business Development Center presented the New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award to Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Cafe in Mayville, New York. The New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award is presented to a business owner whose...
Mary Ellen Megerle Skidmore
Mary Ellen Megerle Skidmore of Southern Pines formerly of Jamestown NY passed away peacefully on August 3. 2024. Mary Ellen was born on November 5, 1925 in Philadelphia Pa. She attended Cheltenham High School and went on to graduate from William & Mary College. Mary Ellen married Stephen Skidmore in 1950. They were married for 66 years.
Lackawanna claims title
The City of Dunkirk Men’s Fastpitch League concluded Monday after Lackawanna beat G&E Tents 10-0 and 9-1 in the championship series. Lackawanna finished the season with a perfect 10-0 record. Additional teams in the league were: Lakeside Club, Monnies and Can Kings. The league is looking to grow for next season in preparation for the 50th annual First Ward Falcon Club Fastpitch Tournament to be held July 18-20, 2025. Anyone interested in more information please contact the Recreation Department at 716-366-9877.
Mary Jane Rahn
Mary Jane Rahn, 76, of Dunkirk, NY, passed away Monday August 12, 2024, at home after several strokes. She was born September 27, 1947 in Dunkirk, NY. Mary Jane attended St. Hyacinth School and graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from SUNY Fredonia.
VIDEO: Veterans Wellness Fair in Celoron, NY Achieves Resounding Success
CELORON, NY – The third annual Veterans Wellness Fair, hosted by the Suicide Prevention Veteran Subcommittee of the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, was a resounding success. Held on August 7, 2024, at the Celoron Legion, the event brought together veterans for a day dedicated to health, wellness, and community engagement.
Corry Area Man Charged with Fatally Shooting Son
Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Corry-area man for fatally shooting his son Sunday evening. Gary S. Hulihan, 72, was arraigned Monday morning on charges of homicide, discharging of a firearm into an occupied structure, aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person. He is being held in the Erie County Prison without bond.
Fun and Games . . . and a Lot of Hard Work, Too
PITTSFIELD, Pa. – The Warren County Fair is an exciting week of fun and fellowship for some. For Annabell Graham, it was the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work and preparation. Graham, 9 of Russell, started the week participating in the Fair Queen pageant and finished...
Pennsylvania father faces homicide charges after allegedly shooting son
A 72-year-old man from Corry has been charged with homicide after fatally shooting his son Sunday night. Police report Gary S. Hulihan shot 48-year-old Patrick Hulihan in the abdomen after a verbal and physical confrontation. The shooting happened on Sunday around 7:30 p.m. in the 12,000 block of Carter Hill...
Sea Dogs Sweep 'Ponies in Twin Bill on Tuesday
Binghamton, New York- The Portland Sea Dogs (27-12, 63-45) swept the twin bill against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (21-18, 56-50) taking game one 5-2 in extras before taking game two, 4-2. Drew Ehrhard finished a double shy of the cycle with three RBI in game one while Brendan Cellucci notched...
Agents of Hope
MAYVILLE – ERA Team VP Real Estate & Vacation Rentals is excited to announce the 15th Annual Agents of Hope scramble golf tournament, set for Wednesday, August 21st, at the Chautauqua Golf Club. This four-person scramble tournament will once again rally the community to support the ALS Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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