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Never forget: City lists locations of military heroes

Here is a list of Hero Banners and the locations in Dunkirk. Provided by Natalie Luczkowiak, First Ward councilwoman, she said it is not a complete list, but other names will be added to it in the future. Central Avenue, right side, going towards the Fairgrounds Edward J Urbanik Patrick A ...

Healing with Horses: There’s value in nature

Some of life's richest moments are those that showcase the beauty of the natural world: birdsong, sunlight filtering through leaves, wildlife, flowers, fresh air, gentle breezes, and the gurgling of streams. The sights, sounds, and smells of nature have a remarkable ability to calm the mind ...

All I wanted was a yes or no

I get e-mails from President Trump. I get e-mails from Kamala Harris. I get e-mails from the RNC and the DNC. I don’t know how these organizations got my email address but the messages keep coming. Usually they ask for money. I don’t send any. These political machines already get way too much money for the purpose of spreading their propaganda. I don’t send money but the emails keep coming. I also get e-mails from U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy. Langworthy’s regular emails include an update on his work in the House of Representatives on the part of his constituents. These missives ...

Finding balance in life’s ups, downs

Dopamine is the chemical in the brain responsible for how we sense pleasure. It’s what tells us that we feel good when, for example, we taste something sweet, or win a prize, or solve a puzzle, or get high on some drug. The problem with dopamine is that while it provides us with a sharp ...

Healing with Horses: Bringing relief, hope to families

What truly makes a difference in health and well-being? Too often, we focus only on symptoms while missing the deeper causes of stress, imbalance, and discomfort. Physical and mental health are not separate issues — they are deeply connected. When one suffers, the other often follows. ...