Congressional candidate Thomas Carle considers himself a problem solver. Throughout his years of running large and small businesses in the private sector, his actions were driven by finding results that benefited management as well as the workers. For more than two decades, Carle’s ...

BARCELONA — He was seated at Route 5 and North Portage Road in this small hamlet that boasts a thriving summer shoreline and pier along Lake Erie. Holding a cardboard sign, the individual made a humble and desperate plea. “Homeless. In need of cash.” Residents and tourists who stopped ...

One of the most important employees behind the scenes in making a merger of the two Chautauqua County United Ways happen was not even in attendance for a historic meeting this week. Almost quietly, the north and south county agencies announced in January 2022 it would begin using Lisa Sunday to ...

CELORON — Almost a decade ago, the Chautauqua County Conservative Party annual dinner was the one political gathering that knew no boundaries. Entering the 2015 event at the White Inn in Fredonia included a plethora of candidates who were seeking an endorsement from an additional line. Many ...

Rural America scored another victory of sorts last week. Surrounded by state representatives, community leaders hailed the opening of the Forestville Farmers’ Market that will last through October. Besides having the participation of vendors, it sent an important statement to residents of ...

FORESTVILLE — In stepping forward to lead a press conference this week to address a tornado touching down on the outskirts of this hamlet, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel can be at his best. He’s an excellent communicator and never shies away when there is an emergency. Minutes after ...