Dunkirk appears willing to move out of the dark ages when it comes to handling the heavy load of more than $28 million in city finances. During a meeting earlier this week, Fiscal Affairs Officer Ellen Luczkowiak said she is ready to contract with GovSense to keep better track of city ...

The word “transparency” is now big among Americans. Especially on the governmental front — local, state as well as national — anger pours forth when the public learns about secrecy having prevailed, especially regarding an important, controversial issue that impacts them directly, ...

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office is correct to call out the Gowanda Central School district for not properly managing its fund balance and reserves. Gowanda, like so many other districts, builds up those savings for a rainy day. In the process of doing so, they continue to place ...

Reaction was swift last week when the CHQ Chamber canceled the annual Mayville Winter Festival. Concerns over costs for insurance and lack of volunteers made hosting the festival too difficult - until the cancellation sparked a community reaction and renewed community involvement. A full ...

Jamestown’s homelessness issue during the past summer was almost in your face. Within two blocks of the National Comedy Center, there were camps of individuals who were living near the Chadakoin River. It ultimately led to a State of Emergency being called by Mayor Kim Ecklund. In the ...

We’re glad to see the public didn’t have to wait long to see the latest study regarding the future of the Chautauqua County Airport at Jamestown. After a public presentation at the Chautauqua County Legislature’s December meeting, however, we’re left asking what the fuss was about. ...