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Unpredictable Iran keeps U.S. on defensive

Nothing is ever a certainty when dealing with Iran. Despite more than a week of waiting for an agreement with the Middle East power and nemesis, President Donald Trump’s team led by Vice President JD Vance, were in gridlock earlier this week. Iran is a master of deception. Even when it ...

Waging awareness

MAYVILLE – “Chautauqua County works because CSEA works.” That appeared to be the main message that was brought to county legislators Wednesday, as more than a dozen CSEA employees appeared at the legislature’s monthly meeting. Bonnie Peters, who is the treasurer of CSEA Unit 6300, ...

Tastefully done

For nearly 60 combined years, Chef David Caccamise of the LoGuidice Educational Center and Chef Gregory Babcock of the Ormsby Educational Center have helped shape the Culinary Arts programs at Erie 2–Chautauqua–Cattaraugus BOCES. Both are retiring this year, closing out careers defined by ...

Molitor, Borrello talk about state ‘fight’

Wednesday morning in Dunkirk there were a few white clouds in the sky, the sun was shining and the temperature was near perfect. Looking out on Lake Erie, the water was calm. Area leaders, business people and other community residents had gathered at Shorewood Country Club. State Sen. ...

Barker Common concert lineup released

Festivals Fredonia has announced a lineup for “8 Great Wednesdays in the Park.” The free, family-friendly concert series will run every Wednesday in Barker Common from July 1 through Aug. 19. Preshow activities will start at 5:30 p.m. and the music will be on from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The ...

Forestville schools celebrate 2026 retirees

FORESTVILLE — While roughly 30 high school seniors are ready to move on from the Forestville Central School District as the year comes to an end, nine employees of the district are also saying goodbye once summer hits. The Board of Education wished those nine employees well in retirement with ...