October 16 — 1861 — The first gas lighting was used in Jamestown, illuminating the area and bringing modern lighting technology to the region. This was part of a broader wave of industrialization that transformed everyday life in the mid-19th century. — 1924 — Theodore Roosevelt, ...
Pomfret Town Board highway members deserve a round of applause. During a meeting last week, the department’s Superintendent Jude Gardner hailed the completion of a new salt barn. Gardner said at a town board meeting held at the Lily Dale Fire Hall that he and his seven employees built the ...
There is one parade I wish I could have attended—the one that ended the Civil War. Over two days the Armies of the Union traversed Pennsylvania Avenue, from the Capitol to the White House, a seemingly unending sea of soldiers. In the case of General Sherman’s Army, it took most of a day ...
October 15 — 1872 — The Mayville Silver Cornet Band was organized. Like many communities in the 19th century, Mayville embraced the formation of brass bands, which became a popular form of entertainment and civic pride. — 1951 — "I Love Lucy" premiered on CBS television, starring ...
Schools in the north county are touting the fact their enrollment is up when compared to the previous year. Within the last month, Fredonia, Westfield and Ripley have noted the increase in students. That is a refreshing change, but it does not fix years of overinvestment in buildings and ...
“Disinformation” means incorrect information intended to mislead people – an intentional lie. This begs the question: Who decides if a claim is disinformation or not, especially when the government censors speech? Can we trust the government’s “Ministry of Truth?” Australia has ...