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Unwelcome guest has a home for now

Every night before I go to bed I think about killing Harry. I could easily do it, as I have already killed many of his ilk. And I have the skillset, the weapons and the motivation to do so. Moreover, murder would be justifiable because he is ugly, hideous actually – with long, jaggedy legs, nasty chompers and dull eyes. And I know where he lives! Lately he hasn’t even bothered to hide when I turn on the bathroom light. He just hunkers in the corner above the toilet, apparently not threatened by my presence since I have ignored him for the last two weeks, during which time he has ...

Memories of the girl next door

My earliest childhood memories are from the time that my family lived in Westerville, Ohio. Westerville is a suburb of Columbus. My father taught at Ohio State before we moved to Fredonia and he took a teaching position at FSUC. The name of the street was Oak Hill Drive. The subdivision that we lived in had kids of all ages in it, including youngsters the same age that I was and the same age that all six of my siblings were. The neighborhood was filled with colorful characters, both child and adult. I have wonderful memories of Westerville and especially of the girl next door. Her name ...

Understanding ultra-processed foods

Editor’s note: This piece by Yahir Robles won third place in the Health and Science Journalism Workshop for high school students. More than half of what Americans eat and drink comes from ultra-processed foods and beverages, according to a new report released by the leading health advocacy organization, the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Ultra-processed foods are common in the American diet and are often thought of as convenient and affordable. But research links consumption of ultra-processed foods to a greater risk of heart disease, obesity, and even depression. ...

Volunteer activities benefit all of us

The good we bring into the world has ripple effects. Donating funds to a nonprofit organization goes a long way, but donating time is priceless. Audubon has a strong relationship with its volunteers, one that is unique and memorable. I have witnessed an immense community of volunteers that ...

Two JCC students earn SUNY honors

SUNY Jamestown Community College is proud to announce that two of its students have been named recipients of the 2026 State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Alexandria Goodyear, a Nursing student from Hinsdale, and Mufaro Malungisa, a Computer Science ...

E2CCB students shine at SkillsUSA Region competition

Career & Technical Education students from across Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES showcased their talents Tuesday at the SkillsUSA Region I Leadership Conference & Skills Olympics held at Alfred State College. From the Ormsby Educational Center, top finishers included Oliver Dell of ...