When Carl Duerr of East Aurora was hospitalized for unexpected heart surgery four days before his daughter's wedding, there was little hope he would be able to participate in the wedding ceremony and reception that was to follow. [read more]

My first experience at camp was this past weekend. It was a tremendous success. Most of you have most likely experienced a 4-H, Boy Scout, Girl Scout or church camp sometime in your youth. That was not my experience. [read more]

The Wedding Emporium in Marquette hosted a Summers End Bash. By Heather Sawaski Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. [read more]

Luna Pier Mayor Mary Liske can add wedding planner to her resume. Mayor Liske never officiated a wedding in her post until this summer - when she did it twice. She even helped plan one of the weddings because the couple lived out of town. [read more]

Summer is a wonderful time to see a play, whether outside under the stars or inside with air conditioning. The season begins with a bang with "Stomp" at the Capitol Theatre. [read more]

Lesbian activist Del Martin died on Wednesday, just two months after marrying her partner of 55 years in one of the first legally recognized California same-sex weddings. [read more]

There is one question following a summer break that can never be avoided. It is asked in both elementary schools and on college campuses. The typical question, "What did you do over summer break," usually gets typical answers. The student maybe took a vacation, went to the beach, worked or sometimes did nothing at all. [read more]

Lesbian rights activist Del Martin, whose health had been failing for some time, died Wednesday in San Francisco. She was 87.This summer, Martin was wheelchair-bound when she married her partner of 55 years, Phyllis Lyon, in one of California's first same-sex wedding.Her last act of activism was her most personal -- marrying the love of her life, Kate Kendell, a friend and executive director of ... [read more]

Last summer, Melanie and Stephanie Carr shared their European adventure on this page. This year they are staying close to home but still having a fabulous summer. Tag along on their adventures every week - in print right here, as well as online with their blogs, photos and videos. [read more]

The Pitch Kristen and James are a young and very loved up couple, who go back to her family’s summer house one evening after attending a wedding. The setting is perfect and super romantic – with candles, champagne and rose petals everywhere and it’s the ideal setting for James to pop the question. [read more]