What Is Happiness, Really? Is it just a feeling? For me, happiness is Centaur Stride. It’s the sound of hooves in rhythm with the heartbeat of joy. It’s the sparkle in a rider’s eyes, the quiet bond between human and horse, and the laughter shared between volunteers and staff. It’s ...

Second Spring 1-2 While walking on Audubon’s trails, which I often do with a friend who is very familiar with mushrooms, she casually mentioned something that has changed my view on autumn. Crouched down on her knees getting a closer look at a growing mushroom, she said: “You know, this is ...

A perfect August evening greeted the 14 participants of the Third Annual Jackie Uszacki Pinochle Tournament, hosted by Sue and Dennis Rak at Double A Vineyards on Christy Road in Fredonia. Participants hailed from Orchard Park, Cassadaga, Fredonia and Dunkirk, as the seven teams vied for the ...

The world is ever-changing. Mental health is spiraling downward at a velocity that defies equilibrium. What happened to “Choose life”? Is it the unrelenting pace of modern life, the digital tide, the disconnection — text over touch, screens over souls? Is it the absence of stillness, ...

Over 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. Local students include: Kassidy Incitto of Dunkirk, who received a Bachelor of Science in Education and Anna Schrauth of Fredonia who received a Master of Arts. … Paul ...

State University of New York at Fredonia senior Mia Enders worked alongside Associate Professor Wentao Cao this summer at the Pacific Northwest National Lab. Cao, of the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, was accepted into the U.S. Department of Energy’s competitive Visiting ...