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In Our Opinion

JHS Marching Band Again Needs Direction

Jamestown Public Schools officials are saying all the right things when it comes to the open position of Jamestown High School marching band director. Marc Lentsch, who will continue to serve as Persell Middle School band director, announced last week he is stepping down as JHS marching band ...

Don’t Let Perfect Be The Enemy Of Better

It’s long past time for Love Elementary School to have a better pick up and drop off area. So we hope that Councilman Tony Dolce’s work with the principal of Love Elementary School as well as the Jamestown Public Schools District results in positive development for parents and children ...

Hochul Is 5% Right On Plan To Lower Energy Costs In The Empire State

Gov. Kathy Hochul has heard the pleas from state residents who want something to be done to decrease the cost of living in the Empire State. Helping lower state residents’ home heating and power bills while, at the same time, making sure the supply of power is plentiful, is a good place to ...

Langworthy’s Office Closure Sign Of Times

Our political discourse is not in a good place across the country. The closure of Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Jamestown office after what the congressman termed credible threats and calls for violence directed at Langworthy is proof of that. It would be nice to see charges if the threats are ...

Family Receives Closure That Eludes Too Many

The family of Kala Hodgkin will receive some semblance of justice with Michael Burham’s guilty plea to a charge of first-degree murder. Hodgkin accused Burham of forcibly raping her two months before her death and was shot dead in her home by him after he was charged but before he was ...

It’s Time For-Profits Lead Downtown’s Renaissance Trend

There should be some excitement after the recent New Year’s Day announcement that TheZone, a long-awaited and discussed addition to the Northwest Arena, will open later this year. Arena officials kicked off the $4 million fundraising campaign in August 2021 for an interactive indoor sports ...