Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that depend on them. That connection is direct, often invisible until it’s too late. Here’s ...
The Fourth of July is not a great holiday for a lot of American dogs, including our Rocco, who is terrified of the crackles and pops and especially the booming explosions. He is beside himself, pacing from room to room, panting nervously, and looking at me as if asking for directions to some deep cave in which to hide. He settles for the basement where he curls up in a dark, damp corner. I’ve had dogs in the past who never got used to either fireworks or thunderstorms. I don’t know why (being a dog lover doesn’t warrant a deep understanding of their psyche), but I wonder if ...
Parents are often worried when they see their child toe-walking. Is it a concern? Toe walking may be a symptom of a hyperactive nervous system. A child may always seem in a hurry or in constant motion. Chronic toe-walking might make heel cords tight and over time may restrict movement. As a ...
With light breezes and threatening rain, the Benjamin Prescott Chapter DAR arrived at the White Inn on Main Street in Fredonia. The White Inn was built in 1868 as a private home by Devillo White, son of Squire White, a licensed physician who came to Fredonia in 1809. In 1899 a descendent of ...
J. Carter Knapp, Forestville American Legion Post 953 recently conducted an installation of officers. Front row includes: Pat Valvo, Second Vice; Ralph Silleman, Chaplain; Randy Thompson, First Vice; Kevin Johnson, Finance; Joe Aguglia, Adjutant. Back row: Brian Schneider, Membership; Wayne ...
BROCTON — Honor and merit roll students for the fourth quarter have been announced by Sandra Kopiczak, Brocton Elementary School Principal. They are as follows: Third Grade Honor Roll — Ellie Arnold, Wyatt Carlson, Marley Cheverez, Delilah Nowak, Adeline Travis Third Grade Merit Roll — Michael Baker-Hollman, Hattie Brady, Avianah Camacho, Nadalie Dituri, Jack Donato, Zelda Lawton, Mikayla McIntyre Fourth Grade High Honor Roll — Evelyn Skelly, Lucas Timmerman Fourth Grade Honor Roll — Paul Brown III, Lily Burrows, Rylee DeJesus, Nicholas Dobbs, Gianna Himan, Kayleigh ...
