WKTV File
CHADWICKS, N.Y. — The former Word of Life Church building in Chadwicks has officially been sold.
According to the listing on Pavia Real Estate, the deal is finalized.
John Jweid, the Pavia realtor who facilitated the sale, said that the new owner is from New York, though not from our immediate area.
Jweid said that the new owners intend to transform the building into an art and music studio, and they plan to renovate the entire space while residing there.
He also said the property had been on the market for three years.
Although it sold in June, the closing took place last week.
Previously known as the Word of Life Church, it was the site of an incident in 2015 when two young church members were beaten.
The victims were brothers. 19-year-old Lucas Leonard lost his life, while 17-year-old Christopher Leonard suffered severe injuries.
Several individuals, including their parents and sister, were convicted and have since been released.
