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Opinion

Area’s Thanksgiving Meal Goal Is Far More Than 1,500

In Our Opinion

Conduit Ministries and its partners have set quite a goal for themselves this Thanksgiving season. The Jamestown church is partnering with Bemus Point Methodist Church to raise enough money to provide 1,500 Thanksgiving meals to the community. Bemus Point members have already raised more ...

Federal Policy Changes Could Have Local Impact

In Our Opinion

There are going to be changes to environmental regulations once President Donald Trump takes office in January. But we hope those changes don’t do much to damage the emerging green energy sector that is growing in the Jamestown area. Cummins Inc.’s fuel agnostic X15N engine is in full ...

Renewable Energy Sites Are Not Job Drivers

In Our Opinion

No municipality seems immune from tax increases. Nearly everyone who is engaged with what’s happening locally knows about the city of Dunkirk’s plans to raise the tax rate 108% next year due to its fiscal crisis, but other locations also are having troubles. Nearby, the town of Dunkirk ...

Enjoying The Wildlife

Local Commentaries

Hickory Heights has an abundance of wildlife. I enjoy every minute of it. This morning, I watched a black squirrel running around the yard. First, I saw him in the grass. Then he was halfway up a tree. I let my dog out, but the squirrel did pay any attention. I know there are at least two of ...

Unexpected Loss Leads To Lingering Issues

Local Commentaries

Morton called. He wanted to talk to a marriage counselor about issues in his marriage. Asked if his wife would join us, he said “No. I need this for myself.” We set up a time after his workday. We met one late afternoon. He made time to wash up and change clothes. So, what brings you ...