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Preserving Public Literacy

A recent op-ed by economist Panos Mourdoukoutas argued that Amazon bookstores should replace local libraries. The article was published on Forbes’ website on July 21 with the headline “Amazon Should Replace Local Libraries to Save Taxpayers Money.” Mourdoukoutas’ claimed that ...

Warm Memories

Margaret Milford’s home is filled with warm fuzzy memories. She is able to keep her childhood memories close to her heart thanks to her parents, Ernest and Betty Chubb, who saved many toys and items that held special meaning for her, after she left home. Among these is the large collection ...

Boxes And Boxes

FALCONER — At the Historian’s office in the Town of Ellicott, are a number of photographs of the Village of Falconer and the area. Many of the photographs are copies from Fred Mattison. Most of the photographs were taken in late November 1946. This photograph was a mystery as to what the ...

A Parent’s Heart: The Transfer Of A Sickness

By Katrina Fuller There is nothing as terrible as when your kids are sick — especially when it is your baby. I had forgotten how hard ear infections are on your baby when they can’t tell you what is wrong. I forgot about the sleepless nights and the doctors visits and the constant worry. ...

Southern Tier Barbell

Eleven years ago the husband and wife team of Erick and Cammy Sandberg set a goal to live a healthier life-style. It was at this time Cammy gave up smoking cigarettes due to health issues with her husband following shortly thereafter. Their unhealthy habits included the consumption of fast ...

Farm Dinners

Of all of the people I have featured over the last 20 years, I can safely say I know Dacia Cook the best. She is one of the busiest people I know but she is allowing me, her mother, to share a glimpse of her life this week. Those who have stayed in touch with her over the years may find some ...