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Mobile Command Unit A Powerful Symbol Of Safety
February 12, 2013 The new mobile command truck for the county Office of Emergency Services is a sight to see. A lot of that probably has to do with its sheer siz. more »»
Postal Decision Comes As No Surprise
February 12, 2013 The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to cut service on Saturdays comes as no surprise. Much has been written about the post office’s financial problems. more »»
In The Midst Of A Spending Crisis
February 11, 2013 The cheering and applause you didn’t hear from Washington on Tuesday was over the Congressional Budget Office’s report that President Barack Obama may be about to pass a milestone — his first year i... more »»
Fight Over Casinos Needs To End
February 10, 2013 The dispute between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York state over casino exclusivity zones needs to end. No more gimmicks. No more posturing. No more threats and finger pointing. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
February 9, 2013 Thumbs up to the Falconer girls basketball team for hosting its annual Hoops for Hospice event Monday. more »»
Ripley Residents Made The Right Decision
February 8, 2013 Two hundred eighty-two Ripley residents got it right when they voted in favor of a tuitioning proposal Tuesday night. more »»
Hunters Are Silenced In Gun Debate
February 7, 2013 Throughout Chautauqua County, there are hundreds of hunters who have never had a single mishap with their gun. They are law-abiding citizens. Their guns don’t end up used in robberies or murders. more »»
Lack Of Common Sense, Ice A Dangerous Mix
February 6, 2013 Police and fire officials could not have been more blunt regarding the dangers of traveling onto Chautauqua Lake too early this winter season. more »»
Merger Of JRC, DJDC?Is Good
February 5, 2013 The revitalization of downtown Jamestown would benefit from a more coordinated effort by those looking to improve our city. more »»
Thoughtful Senators Should Stop Reid
February 4, 2013 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid already is well on his way to making that house of Congress a rubber stamp for whatever he, often at the behest of President Barack Obama, wants to do. more »»
We All Need Help Sometimes
February 3, 2013 Being a police officer is a very stressful job. Being human can be pretty stressful as well. Combine the two and the effects on the human mind can be frightening. more »»
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
February 2, 2013 Thumbs up to three young women who exemplify the best in high school athletics. more »»
Sheriff Has Right Stand On Gun Bill
February 1, 2013 Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace took the high road when asked of his opinion of New York’s controversial SAFE Act law regarding assault weapons and magazines. more »»
Policies Could Benefit City
January 31, 2013 The coming year will be an interesting one in Jamestown if Mayor Sam Teresi’s State of the City address is any indication. more »»
Wage Increase Will Not Stimulate Business
January 30, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state’s current minimum wage is unlivable, citing the costs of gasoline, food, childcare and more. more »»
Recent Sexting Cases Should Bring Change
January 29, 2013 As cellphones have evolved, the law has not evolved with them. Among the issues state legislatures have struggled with is sexting, the sending of inappropriate texts between cellphones. more »»
Lawmakers Need To Be Thorough
January 28, 2013 During the weeks before the November presidential election, questions about the Sept. 11 attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans came primarily from Republican. more »»
Better Schools Begin At Home
January 27, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t the first New York governor to try to “fix” the state’s schools. He surely won’t be the last. more »»
Residents Forgotten In County Home Vote
January 25, 2013 Some Jamestown residents are probably feeling the sting after the collective slap in the face they received Wednesday night. more »»
Aid Increase Delays Merger Progress
January 24, 2013 All levels of government are struggling under the weight of ever-increasing employee wages and benefits and state mandates, including the 2 percent tax cap, but school districts have been hit... more »» |
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