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Opinion

Welcoming A New Pope

Local Commentaries

In the midst of the daily swirl of bad news from across the world, last week brought some good news—the election of a new Pope. I am not a Roman Catholic, but it is always exhilarating to experience the spiritual uplift that comes when a new pontiff is selected. It is good to have a world ...

Fixing Medicaid To Protect It For The Vulnerable

Local Commentaries

For months, Democrat leaders in Washington and across the country have been pushing a false narrative: that Republicans are slashing Medicaid and targeting vulnerable Americans. It’s a lie. Here are the facts: House Republicans are protecting Medicaid for those who truly need it—pregnant ...

What, Me Worry?

Local Commentaries

Homegrowns are next. The homegrowns. You got to build about five more places. - Donald Trump to president of El Salvador Nayib Bukele The American people trust President Trump because they know he only acts in the best interest of our country. - White House press secretary Karoline ...

Leash Law Irnogance Costs City Resident

Local Commentaries

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, my dog and I were going for a leisurely walk at 1 pm in the afternoon. We had just turned onto Mahon St. off of Linwood Avenue in Jamestown. As we approached the back of the large brick building on the corner, a large pit bull leapt off the cement stoop at the back ...

Local Public Libraries Need Sustained Support

Local Commentaries

Think of this. If someone asked you to list the most significant inventions in humanity’s history, what would you include? Wouldn’t you include the printing press? To be sure, humanity could—before the printing press—transmit knowledge, wisdom, and culture from one generation to ...

Generosity May Be Tested In School Votes

Editor's Corner

Do area communities continue to have an appetite for tax increases? While the north county has taken the brunt of the recent hits — specifically the municipal spending plans for the city of Dunkirk and village of Fredonia — are other voters throughout Chautauqua County worried or just ...