Springville Journal

02/14/2025

The Springville-West Valley indoor track teams finished in the top-10 at the section VI Team Championships at Houghton University on Feb. 8.

The Springville-West Valley indoor track teams finished in the top-10 at the section VI Team Championships at Houghton University on Feb. 8. The boys 4 X 400 relay team of Jack Tharnish, Rowan Oakley, Noah Klahn and Noah Reagan. Competing in the Small Division, the girls finished sixth while the boy...

02/14/2025

The West Falls-Colden Community Library has a new bench in their foyer, thanks to the good will and talent of BOCES Construction Technology Teacher Paul Hoch.

Beau, Morgan and Nora and Bennett sit on the new bench at the West Falls-Colden Library. WEST FALLS – The West Falls-Colden Community Library has a new bench in their foyer, thanks to the good will and talent of BOCES Construction Technology Teacher Paul Hoch. With a little help from his students,...

02/13/2025

Bruce Robinson, owner of The Springville Dairy, is expanding his family operated ice cream business. Tri County Dairy, located at 12469 Olean Road (Suite 5) in Chaffee, will be opening on Feb. 14. Unlike their Springville location, Tri County Dairy offers the advantage of indoor seating for customers who don’t want to wait for good weather to enjoy some ice cream.

CHAFFEE – Bruce Robinson, owner of The Springville Dairy, is expanding his family operated ice cream business. Tri County Dairy, located at 12469 Olean Road (Suite 5) in Chaffee, will be opening on Feb. 14. Unlike their Springville location, Tri County Dairy offers the advantage of indoor seating ...

02/07/2025

Eighth grade Springville-Griffith Institute student Arabella Stoll was recently awarded five gold medals after competing in the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged at Brockport State College.

Eighth grade Springville-Griffith Institute student Arabella Stoll was recently awarded five gold medals after competing in the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged at Brockport State College. Stoll was born with amblyopia and is nearly blind in her right eye. Her vision specialist, BOCE...

02/02/2025

Springville Center for the Arts, a rural multi-arts center with theater, exhibit, workshop and concert programs, is enjoying vibrant new life following the completion of a significant reconstruction and renovation project partly funded through an Erie County Cultural Capital grant. The grant of $500,000 was utilized to reconstruct the former sanctuary/theater space at the Center to improve accessibility, seating, backstage space and technical capacity.

Springville Center for the Arts, a rural multi-arts center with theater, exhibit, workshop and concert programs, is enjoying vibrant new life following the completion of a significant reconstruction and renovation project partly funded through an Erie County Cultural Capital grant. The grant of $500...

02/01/2025

The Springville-Griffith Institute wrestling team placed three wrestlers and finished 12th at the ECIC Championships at Lancaster Jan. 24-25.

The Springville-Griffith Institute wrestling team placed three wrestlers and finished 12th at the ECIC Championships at Lancaster Jan. 24-25. Adam Brown on the podium after a fourth-place finish at ECICs. Preston Bond (190 lbs.) was the lone Griff to make it to the finals, but lost in a 10-6 decisio...

01/31/2025

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Springville Rabbit Rescue held its first fundraiser at the Arts Café in Springville. The event was a night of entertainment and philanthropy, with guests enjoying a mystery theater, performed by Western New York Improv.

SPRINGVILLE – In 2018, Heather Svalina took care of a rabbit that a friend gave her as a friendly gesture. This gesture has grown into a non-profit operation that is called the Springville Rabbit Rescue, where Svalina is the executive director. She explained the Springville Rabbit Rescue mission, ...

01/31/2025

The Second Annual Green Springville “Tree the Village” planting will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Day.

SPRINGVILLE – Green Springville knows that a properly placed tree instantly improves curb appeal in a front yard, which translates to happier neighbors and increased property values. That explains the excitement of the local non-profit sustainability organization in its announcement of its second ...

01/30/2025

The Springville Volunteer Fire Company held its annual installation dinner on Jan. 25.

SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Volunteer Fire Company held their annual installation dinner on Jan. 25. “2024 was the busiest year we’ve ever had in Springville,” Chief Marc Gentner said. “We had 832 calls and 14,500 calculated man hours for calls and trainings. There were 25 reported struc...

01/24/2025

Kirsten Melnik and Mia Rogers gathered in the school’s library amongst family and friends on Jan. 17 for an informal signing to their colleges for the upcoming fall 2025.

Two prominent Springville-Griffith senior athletes announced their academic and athletic intentions after graduation from S-GI this upcoming summer. Mia Rogers (left) and Kirsten Melnik (right) sign-on with colleges for the fall of 2025. Kirsten Melnik and Mia Rogers gathered in the school’s libra...

01/24/2025

Justin Mesch, the second associate New York State Dairy Ambassador, represented New York State dairy farmers at The Armory Track & Field Center in New York City as part of American Dairy Association North East’s sponsorship of the Refuel with Chocolate Milk Officials Hall of Fame Invitational, Jan. 10-11, 2025.

Justin Mesch, the second associate New York State Dairy Ambassador, represented New York State dairy farmers at The Armory Track & Field Center in New York City as part of American Dairy Association North East’s sponsorship of the Refuel with Chocolate Milk Officials Hall of Fame Invitational, Jan...

01/23/2025

The Memorial Hall at the West Valley Volunteer Hose Company was beautifully decorated on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 18 in preparation for the company’s annual Installation and Awards Banquet.

WEST VALLEY – The Memorial Hall at the West Valley Volunteer Hose Company was beautifully decorated on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 18 in preparation for the company’s annual Installation and Awards Banquet. Guests filed into the hall, as members prepared for the ceremony. The West Valley Volun...

01/16/2025

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01/12/2025

The Springville-Griffith swimming team finished third with 184 points at the Donald J. Puff Invitational at Cleveland Hill High School on Jan. 4.

The Springville-Griffith swimming team finished third with 184 points at the Donald J. Puff Invitational at Cleveland Hill High School on Jan. 4. The S-GI boys swimming team took third at the Donald J. Puff Invitational at Cleveland Hill last weekend. Scott Peterman debuted in diving for the Griffin...

01/11/2025

The Concord Veteran Care Project, located at 25 E. Main St. in Springville, prides itself on veteran advocacy, emergency funding for the six zip codes in Concord and veteran family support. Thanks to recent donations through drives and organizations, the Concord Veteran Care Project is continuing its mission of helping veterans in need.

SPRINGVILLE – The Concord Veteran Care Project, located at 25 E. Main St. in Springville, prides itself on veteran advocacy, emergency funding for the six zip codes in Concord and veteran family support. Thanks to recent donations through drives and organizations, the Concord Veteran Care Project ...

01/10/2025

Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Located in Springville, the facility opened in October of 1974 on the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital campus.

SPRINGVILLE – Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Located in Springville, the facility opened in October of 1974 on the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital campus. Jennie B. Richmond provides short-term rehabilitation after surgery and illness and long-term care for tho...

01/03/2025

As 2024 comes to an end, the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management has released its Year In Review, which summarizes work performed at the West Valley Demonstration Project and across the complex.

WEST VALLEY – As 2024 comes to an end, the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management has released its Year In Review, which summarizes work performed at the West Valley Demonstration Project and across the complex. The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management has made ...

12/20/2024

For all the golfers in the area that are staring outside at the snow and wishing for warm weather, there’s a new way to play year round. Springville Health & Fitness, a 24/7 gym located at 243 W. Main St., has just opened a golf simulator.

SPRINGVILLE – For all the golfers in the area that are staring outside at the snow and wishing for warm weather, there’s a new way to play year round. Springville Health & Fitness, a 24/7 gym located at 243 W. Main St., has just opened a golf simulator. The new golf simulator at Springville Heal...