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School Resource Officer Appreciation Day


Let us recognize the valuable work that school resource officers (SROs) do for National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Held officially on Feb. 15, the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) established the day back in 2022 after “receiving frequent inquiries from schools around the country regarding the most appropriate day to recognize their SROs,” NASRO Executive Director Mo […]

Claire Hartman and Takota Smith, Arcade/Yorkshire

Takota and I have grown up together, we went to the same school, and soon had a lot of the same friends. In 2014 I first heard the rumor in second grade that Takota Smith had a crush on me, so conversation started. Fourth grade year was coming up and he finally asked me to be his girlfriend…but I responded […]

Caleb and Liana Washburn, Delevan, NY

On Oct 9, 2003, Liana  went to Hardy’s for a drink with a friend a few days before my birthday. While there I was left alone while my friend went to pick up someone, I asked anyone if they wanted to have a drink with me for my birthday and Caleb said “I will”. He asked when my Birthday was […]

Bill and Sarah Marsh, Pike, NY

Bill and I knew each other from when I had 31 booth set up at the Wyoming County Fair but really didn’t start talking until February of 2017.  I was a widow with 3 young children who never planned on dating again let alone remarrying! Bill was given my number by a mutual friend, and we started to get to […]

Conable recognized for commitment to youth


For over two decades, Mary Conable has been helping young minds explore and expand as the youth services director at the Warsaw Public Library. On Friday, Jan. 26, Conable – or “Miss Mary” as she is known to many – was recognized for her excellence in doing so, as the OWWL Library System presented her with a Commitment to Youth […]

Young Sardinia Firefighter completes interior training


Firefighter Jacob Schweickert has completed the NYS Firefighter I course (BEFO/IFO).  Schweickert completed a total of 129 hours of instruction this fall at the Evans Center Fire Company, and is now qualified as an interior firefighter. Chaffee-Sardinia sent an engine and crew to assist with the live burns at the Erie County Fire Academy on the day of testing. Schweickert […]

Centerville Scouts Enjoy Several Activities


Members of Troop #848 in Centerville have been busy lately.  They’ve taken part in three local activities, for enjoyment and also community service. On the evening of Thursday, Feb. 1, Troop #848 was invited to “present a flag ceremony” for the girls’ varsity basketball Senior Night festivities at the Fillmore High School. When the sound system had a “glitch,” the […]

Hope Lutheran tweens enjoy conference


Pastor Shawn Hannon and a group of adult and youth leaders traveled to the Lake Lutheran Center the weekend of January 26-28 for a retreat for fourth-sixth graders. Hannon said this is the third retreat for fourth-sixth graders, with previous retreats in 2022 and 2023. The group consisted of 32 fourth-sixth graders, nine high school and college youth leaders, eight […]

Thomas Monnier welcomed home with firetruck parade


Jan. 25, 2024 was an exciting time for the Monnier Family as Warsaw Fire Department’s Second Assistant Chief, Thomas Monnier, received a firetruck parade to welcome him home after his four week stay at ECMC. Monnier was diagnosed with a low-grade Glioma after a seizure at his work as the Director of Biomedical Services at ECMC. The tumor was removed, […]

Positivelyuu offers creative designs with her business


There is a new company making an impact on its customers. Positivelyuu is offering more than just creative and unique handmade items, It is also trying to spread joy and happiness. Kendra Willard has had a passion for creating, whether it be drawing, painting or helping her dad with construction since she was a child. She states that she “loves […]


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