Amherst contractor, Herbert F Darling, gifted New York state in 1963 a 1,425-acre section of the Cattaraugus Creek gorge covered in what now appears to be a timeless wilderness forest that had not been extensively logged for for over 50 years prior to when Darling purchased it in the early ...
There are going to be changes to environmental regulations once President Donald Trump takes office in January. But we hope those changes don’t do much to damage the emerging green energy sector that is growing in the Jamestown area. Cummins Inc.’s fuel agnostic X15N engine is in full ...
We often bemoan the reasons that people leave the area—the winters are too long, the taxes are too high, there aren’t enough jobs, etc. But, there are also reasons that people want to settle and live here. I would put at the top of the list, the making of life-long friendships. One of my ...
November 19, 1900 – A fire destroyed “Hemlock Row” of bars along South Main Street in Jamestown, an area that had long been known for its social activity. This tragic event prompted the community to reevaluate its fire safety measures and sparked change in local urban planning.
Bill Vance is from a different generation. It is one that knows the importance of going to work to serve those who live in your community. Gowanda certainly has an appreciation for his ethic. At 77 years old, Vance is still going as a postal carrier around the village. Earlier this month, ...
Brooks-TLC efforts deserve praise Editor, OBSERVER: Sept. 18, I fell in my back yard and broke my hip. Starting with the 911 call, the response was above and beyond. After arriving at Brooks-TLC Hospital emergency room, the care I received was excellent. I was admitted and had surgery ...