When the long winter months come to its final days, we all desperately search for any signs that will bring a break from nature’s cold darkness. Instead of watching the forecast or refreshing your weather app for the millionth time, you can find subtle signs of spring from the ground you walk ...

Students of the Month at Chautauqua Lake Central School were recently honored for December/January achievements. — Seventh-grader Rebecca Ames exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding student through her enthusiasm for learning, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. Always prepared ...

Dunkirk Intermediate School honored its Students of the Month for February recently. February's overall student of the month was Lillian Booker. Others honored included: Esmeralda Santiago Jimenez, Asheantee Gonzalez Rivera, Blake Craig-Fuller, Aiden Brandt, Landyn Schrantz, Morgan Bautista, ...

The Fenton History Center in Jamestown will host Vince Martonis, Hanover historian, who will present a PowerPoint program on the 19th century potteries of Chautauqua County on Wednesday, April 9, at 1 p.m. Martonis has researched and collected pottery vessels and sherds from the potteries since ...

When we were kids growing up in Fredonia, our aunts and uncles would say, “Anthony is an angel but John is a devil.” It wasn’t that my cousin was evil. He was a gentle soul who just had a propensity for practical jokes. I miss my cousin John, who died last year. My happiest memories ...

As we stated in February’s article, this life trap proves a challenge for counselors and coaches trying to help children and adults. This population has been wounded, even though they appear rational. I’ll give you an example. People with defectiveness may be coping with it through ...