State Sen. George Borrello was not Monday morning quarterbacking in criticizing the New York State Thruway last week over its poor decision to place turbines at its exits more than a decade ago. He was only speaking of the frustrations he’s heard from thousands of residents he serves. Last ...

Today marks the unofficial beginning of the Chautauqua County Fair, which brings thousands annually to Dunkirk. While grandstand events include horse harness racing this afternoon, a majority of the happenings kickoff on Tuesday. Fair board president Dave Wilson said residents can come and ...

What a surprise. The Fredonia Police Department, in a recent meeting, says it needs more room. Welcome to the recurring north-county story of poor decision-making from the past that continues to hamper our lifestyles today. How many times has the antiquated station that we all know is too ...

Unfunded mandates, products of the federal and state governments, do not sit well with local-level units of government. Neither do those mandates sit well with school districts and institutions of higher learning, especially as they are trying to prepare and balance new budget ...

An airport tradition takes off again on Sunday in the north county. The annual Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Fly-In Breakfast will mark its 57th year. Besides offering a full menu for the morning meal, there is an arts and crafts show as well as experimental and antique planes usually among those ...

It was good to see Common Council asking questions in regard to the recent Community Development Block Grants that were approved earlier this month. All too often — especially during the last four terms of those who have served — worry about the pennies and not the big dollars. Last week, ...