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 ...

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 ...

Numerous agencies responded to a house fire late Saturday at 20 Robinson St. in Silver Creek. A call came in around 11:40 p.m. that a caller could see a fire on the street. Crews were on the scene until after 3 a.m. Sunday. Departments responding included Forestville, Sunset Bay, Silver ...

Most people wouldn’t expect to find a classic car inside a library. But that’s what happened recently to area resident Ron Halicki who recognized the vehicle as one that played a key role in the movie, “Gone in 60 Seconds,” a 1971 film created by his brother, H.B. “Toby” ...

SILVER CREEK — Last fall, Kaden Weeks was unsure of what he planned to do after high school. By the end of the school year, he had a scholarship to Cornell University. Weeks put in the work and had the skills it took to make it to the Ivy League. Thanks to guidance from the Liberty ...

Fredonia’s sizable deer population was the subject of a Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife biologist’s presentation at a recent Board of Trustees workshop. Ryan Rockefeller said he was there at the invitation of Trustee Paul Wandel. Rockefeller offered a lengthy, ...