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, ...

Dr. Rick, Flo, Mara, Jamie, Jake, Doug, Mayhem, a duck, a lizard, an emu, a baby who taunts a grown man. What do all these names have in common? Forgive me, but before I get to that parade of strange characters, I need to set some context regarding the idea of capitalism. The conventional ...

Summertime comes with lengthy days, warm sunshine, beach visits, and beautiful greenery in the forest. However, summertime also comes with mosquitos, biting flies, and other insects that we consider bothersome and can leave us with red itchy splotches on our skin. To combat the irksome ...

  Life can be hard — and managing stress is essential for maintaining good mental health. The way you balance your daily responsibilities, emotions, and personal well-being plays a major role in how you feel. So, ask yourself: How is that balance working for you? When life becomes ...

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 ...

Abigail Rice of Silver Creek, was recognized for achieving the highest GPA in their major during SUNY Canton’s 2025 Barry W. Walch Honors Convocation. Rice is a junior in the Bachelor of Science Health Care Management program. …. Ashton Francis of Gowanda completed requirements for a degree ...