Though winter has seemed to overstay its welcome, there has been some great news for those who savor the season, particularly those who back outdoor activities. Besides the boon for the ski resorts, local snowmobile trails have been buzzing all month. Across the state, there are more than ...

In a few weeks, Nick Sirianni will add the title of Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame member to his already glowing resume. The Southwestern High School graduate has another prize in sight. We’re talking, of course, about the title of Super Bowl champion. Buffalo Bills fans had hoped the ...

A recent announcement by state Gov. Kathy Hochul touting Kaleida’s partnership with regional hospitals, including Brooks-TLC in Dunkirk, is more positive news for the local facility that was struggling mightily four years ago. With $74 million in funding approved from Albany, there is a ...

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report last week noting that Fredonia Central Schools could be facing troubles in the coming months. According to the news release, the district is “susceptible to financial stress.” According to the Comptroller’s Office, ...

Give the city of Dunkirk credit for its transparency. Its 2022 audit, that gives insight into the worsening financial plight of the city, is available on its website at this address: https://cms9files.revize.com/dunkirkny/2022%20Audit.pdf What readers will find is a history that portrays a ...

A “golden age,” one in which the United States of America can aim even higher than the moon, was proclaimed Monday during President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration speech. And while Elon Musk may have thrown his hands in the air to cheer the goal to “pursue our manifest destiny into ...