The centaur — a half-human, half-horse being from Greek mythology — has long captured imaginations as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and harmony between man and nature. I remember watching Hercules as a child, marveling at Phil, the centaur mentor who trained the mighty hero. He was ...

The Smith-Schmidt-Krawiec family held their 63rd family reunion on Aug. 2 at the Sheridan Bay Park on Route 5, on beautiful Lake Erie. Guests enjoyed the beautiful beach and the children made bottle “beaches” with water, sand and beach glass. The families of Angie Leone and Stella and Joe ...

The natural world is a multi-sensory experience if you allow it to be. Stand in a cool breeze, or find a warm patch of sunshine. Listen for birds calling and insects buzzing. Literally stop to smell the flowers. Not all of them smell fantastic actually, but sometimes that unpleasant smell also ...

Area high school students were named to Jamestown Community College’s part-time student dean’s list during the 2024-25 academic year. To be eligible, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.50 or better while enrolled in six to 11 degree credits. FALL 2024 Brocton Central School: ...

RIPLEY — Attention Boomers. You know you want to tell your stories! Boomer Tales is a presentation scheduled at the Ripley Library on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon where you can learn all about story telling and how to create your own stories. We’ve lived exciting lives, seen so ...

It was the perfect July morning for the Bud ‘n Bloom Garden Club to visit two hidden gems in the city of Dunkirk. The group first visited the gardens of Linda Bradigan, followed by a tour of Kathy and Dan Uszackis’ serene sanctuary. The garden owners, members of Revitalize Dunkirk, ...