By ROLLAND KIDDER At a holiday party recently, a young woman and mother, half my age — came up to me and said: “Isn’t it wonderful that we have all of these generations gathered here in the same place?!” There were old-timers like me there, sequestered in chairs trying to stay on ...

ORCHARD PARK – It was January 3, 1993 – 30 years ago. It turned out to be a great day in Buffalo Bills’ history. But it didn’t start that way. Not at all. Not. At. All. It was the day of an American Football Conference wild-card game, and the Bills were the hosts. To the ...

As we approach a new year, I want to examine some issues that could shape our future. I want to see our southern border brought under control. Since the Biden Administration came into office, they have pursued an open border policy not because they are incompetent but because they sense that ...

Well, the oohs and aahs, the unwrapping, and the indulgent Christmas dinner are history. Thankfully, wassailing is still permitted until New Year’s Day. Our Operations Control Center for the week is the living room. Today, the tree and mantel are lit and Alexa is sending out soft carols. My ...

The county recently received news that an agency of New York State, the Environmental Facilities Corporation, has approved a $12 million grant to help finance continued construction of sewers up the west side of Chautauqua Lake. This means that Phase 2 of the current sewer line expansion will ...

Anyone who has attended a live musical performance knows how wonderful singing can be when performed on a stage with a powerful sound system and spectacular lighting. It’s showtime, and everyone from cast members to stage crew to the audience is geared up for a grand display of heartfelt, ...