Once again, we find ourselves frustrated with New York state’s softness on those who willingly break some of our most basic laws. A drug raid last week on Forest Avenue resulted in charges against 12 Jamestown residents - a few of whom have been in and out of the criminal justice system ...
An experienced pilot helped prevent loss of life when an electrical issue caused an attempted emergency landing last week at the Chautauqua County Airport at Jamestown. But the aftermath of the crash could have been much worse were it not for the quick action of volunteer firefighters, ...
It’s been a while since the topic of mental health and addiction treatment options were discussed in earnest in our region. The time has come to push, again, for more treatment options. It’s telling that of all the issues that have driven the increase in Jamestown’s growing homeless ...
For as much as our culture likes to hold itself as above political violence, people historically sure do a lot of it. The horrendous attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, as he campaigned in Butler, Pa. is another wretched entry to an equally wretched list. Political ...
A rental inspection ordinance throughout New York state is a good step. Too many properties have seen maintenance deferred for so long they shouldn’t be rented in their current condition. The state took the lead by requiring counties to undertake inspections, provided funding to help carry ...
We never thought it was necessary to create a special committee to address concerns with how the county’s Child Protective Services program operates. That doesn’t mean legislator Susan Parker, D-Fredonia, was wrong, however. She’s actually correct - the County Legislature does have the ...