As the school year winds down, there is no doubting the winning atmosphere that is being celebrated for a number of schools. Some of the most impressive performances came from the diamond last week. Both the Forestville Hornets and Gowanda Panthers punched their ticket to the state tournament ...

Dunkirk’s troubles over the last 15 months have been well documented. Its financial problems have created tension inside City Hall and all the way to Albany. Debate over whether there should be a control board or a $13 million loan will continue to play out in the coming weeks. But there is ...

Since the state legislative session is scheduled to end this week, we’re not sure legislation that would prohibit the state DEC from authorizing any permits to large farms should concern farmers this year. That’s likely a temporary reprieve for farmers who have plans to house more than ...

A municipality facing a more than 60% property tax increase cannot maintain the status quo. Fredonia homeowners will soon be feeling the pain when the bills from the village arrive. After that, then what? Does Fredonia follow in Dunkirk’s footsteps and make nary a change while expenses ...

A village of Westfield celebration kicks off again this week. First Fridays will begin its third summer. The CHQ Chamber made the announcement for the traditional street party after it secured a permit from the New York state Department of Transportation to close Route 20 in the village ...

Strikes by correctional officers in the winter were meant to bring about a change for safer conditions for those who work in the facilities overseen by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Judging from an incident late last month, dangers remain prevalent. On May 27, an ...