What does it really mean to have “life skills”? At one time, life skills meant survival. Human beings needed food, water, shelter, clothing, and protection. Physical strength, adaptability, cooperation, planning, and ingenuity improved chances. Families grew and preserved their own ...
Two private homes were sold for more than $1 million each. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from March 2-6. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate documents are available for review at the clerk’s office. During this time period, 4519 Sunset Bay Drive, Ellery was sold for $1,585,000. It is described on line as a four bedroom, three and one-half bathroom, 4,000 square foot private residence that was built in 2000. In a separate sale, 5500 Tastor Lane, ...
Some parades may be known for their pomp and circumstance. While this year's Memorial Day parade in the city of Dunkirk may have some of that, the parade's grand marshal will mark this special remembrance day with a poem. Michael Edwards, a Vietnam War veteran and past commander of American ...
Jennifer Sasso has filed a lengthy response to Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s lawsuit against her. The 169-page court filing by the former city dog control officer contains 21 points of defense and four counterclaims against the mayor. The filing demands dismissal of Wdowiasz’s suit that accuses her of defamation and theft. It also seeks damages over Wdowiasz’s own alleged defamation of Sasso. The court papers allege that statements Wdowiasz has made in the media, including the OBSERVER, about Sasso are false. The mayor’s statements “falsely accused defendant of theft, ...
ARKWRIGHT — Roughly an hour worth of public comments sent a very clear message to the Arkwright Town Board. The residents — at least those who care enough to show up to speak their minds — want the Highway Superintendent position left alone. Even after pushback a month prior, Brian ...
Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson defended himself and Village Hall against a critical state financial audit, and criticized the termination of Department of Public Works Director David Bird, in comments to the OBSERVER this week. “They report on what happened,” Ferguson said of the state ...
