These are words from the Old Testament--words of hope from a prophet that, at the end of time, “nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” Unfortunately, we haven’t gotten to that point, and mankind continues to find new ways to kill each ...
We’ve seen all of the trailers, seen old photos and heard from all the experts. Today, Mother Nature trumps all of the movie studios and brings you a literal once-in-a-lifetime blockbuster event. Of course, we’re talking about the solar eclipse. Chautauqua and Warren county residents ...
Beginning on April 9, 1942, and concluding on April 17, 1942, 75,000 American and Filipino soldiers were taken prisoner on the Bataan peninsula in the Philippines during World War II. This action was rated among the greatest atrocities of the times matched only by the holocaust in Europe, it ...
Thirty years ago – 1994 Hope continues to grow that the owners of an old ship sunk in the deepest part of Lake Erie will soon receive permission from the Canadian government to raise the vessel and move it to the city of Dunkirk. Capt. Steve Morgan, president of the Mar-Dive Corp., plans ...
What really happens when populations decline for five decades? The tax burden gets heavier for those who stay. Recent budget discussions in Fredonia and the fiscal crisis that is now apparent in Dunkirk show this dilemma more than ever. Both the village and city lose revenue when businesses ...
I’ve been granted the opportunity to express my opinions and offer them to a wider audience than I would otherwise have. I’ve taken this opportunity very seriously, and have tried to choose topics that are important and relevant, that would be thought provoking. Over the course of the ...