As a musician with at least some degree of sophistication, I’ve never paid much attention to Super Bowl halftime shows. I’m not being snobbish. I’m just saying, as someone who’s never cared much for mainstream pop music, that Super Bowl performances typically feature all of the overly ...

We who live happily in the north county in 2026 may not realize that many of our ancestors were not welcome here. As trains full of immigrants began arriving in Dunkirk in the early 1850s, a new Fredonia newspaper called The Advertiser published long, front-page stories, which protested the ...

Last month, the Chautauqua County American Legion honored one of its own. James Lemanski of Dunkirk American Legion Post 62 was honored with the Legionnaire of the year award at the monthly meeting held at Post 62 in Dunkirk. Lemanski has been actively involved with the American Legion for ...

Recently students at Dunkirk Primary School 5 were chosen as Students of the Month for December. They were presented with certificates for their accomplishments. Aiden Montalvo Hernandez, Grade 1, was chosen as Overall Student of the Month for December and was honored at a recent Board of ...

BROCTON — Brocton Central School has named its top January students. Eighth‑grader Isaac Brady, son of Kristen and Matthew Brady of Portland, has been chosen for Brocton Middle School. A motivated and community‑minded student, Isaac stands out for his leadership and clear goals. Isaac ...

Driving down a winter road, the easiest bird to spot is sometimes the bird that’s in your path. It’s not uncommon to come across a group of crows having an ill-timed gathering in the middle of the lane. They are pretty good about dispersing or at the very least hopping to the side of the ...