Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that depend on them. That connection is direct, often invisible until it’s too late. Here’s ...

The Fourth of July is not a great holiday for a lot of American dogs, including our Rocco, who is terrified of the crackles and pops and especially the booming explosions. He is beside himself, pacing from room to room, panting nervously, and looking at me as if asking for directions to some ...

Parents are often worried when they see their child toe-walking. Is it a concern? Toe walking may be a symptom of a hyperactive nervous system. A child may always seem in a hurry or in constant motion. Chronic toe-walking might make heel cords tight and over time may restrict movement. As a ...

J. Carter Knapp, Forestville American Legion Post 953 recently conducted an installation of officers. Front row includes: Pat Valvo, Second Vice; Ralph Silleman, Chaplain; Randy Thompson, First Vice; Kevin Johnson, Finance; Joe Aguglia, Adjutant. Back row: Brian Schneider, Membership; Wayne ...

With light breezes and threatening rain, the Benjamin Prescott Chapter DAR arrived at the White Inn on Main Street in Fredonia. The White Inn was built in 1868 as a private home by Devillo White, son of Squire White, a licensed physician who came to Fredonia in 1809. In 1899 a descendent of ...

Jordin Lopez-Hernandez of Westfield was one of 42 first-generation SUNY Oneonta students who were inducted into the Alpha Alpha Alpha national honor society during a ceremony on April 12 at Morris Hall. Lopez-Hernandez is studying Psychology and is part of the class of 2027. … Carson ...