It is hard to blame former Gowanda Mayor David Smith for stepping down this week from his position. Smith, like many community leaders, is tied up in a number of organizations. Last weekend, he decided to take a step back. “This feeling of being overwhelmed has caused me to be less than ...

Water problems in the north county are not just restricted to the village of Fredonia. To the south, Cassadaga has been hampered with water issues for more than a decade. It is working to take its next step with its system. It will come at a hefty price: $8.5 million. According to a recent ...

A celebration of sorts is taking place today at the Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek as a ribbon-cutting and a tour of the new facility will take place. From the looks and early reviews, it appears it is a gem on the waterfront — and something residents and visitors need to embrace. The ...

It is a privilege and responsibility for workers to be able to drive government-owned vehicles. Some are necessary, such as fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks and plows. Others are a bit more of a luxury. Governments could reimburse drivers for using their vehicle, but instead use ...

We commend the boards of the United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County as they discuss a merger of the two organizations. It only makes sense to have one United Way. Merging the organizations reduces overhead, meaning more of the community’s dollars are spent on programs. The ...

Today marks the 80th anniversary of World War II’s D-Day invasion. According to the National D-Day Memorial, which is located in Bedford,Va.,: “While the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, usually termed D-Day, did not end the war in Europe — that would take 11 more months — success ...