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Considered Best Friends, Dogs Often Touch The Lives Of Many People

Hello, again! You know what? My favorite part of the week is when I have the privilege of writing for all of you. Of course, I do adore all of my corporate partners as well, but it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to share information and advice with our local, tight-knit community. This week, I want to lighten the mood and share some amazing stories with you. Dogs touch our lives in so many ways. And, they truly are our very best friends. They care for us tremendously, they understand our needs, and protect us against all odds. With that said, grab your tissues and get ready ...

All Ears

If you hear the band play now, you may notice a difference. That’s because 10,000 Maniacs are playing better now due to some changes within the last five years. The band has invested a substantial amount of money in an in-ear monitoring system. “That really has made us a much better ...

Spire Theater To Hold Roof Fundraiser On Staurday

A benefit to help raise money to replace the roof of the Spire Theater in Jamestown will be held Saturday. “The cathedral roof is leaking everywhere,” Angelo Giuffre, owner said. “We are keeping are fingers crossed that it will be finished this weekend. During our Raise the Roof ...

GWAR Scheduled To Play In Buffalo Oct. 3

When founder and lead scumdog, Oderus Urungus, disappeared into another plane of existence, many thought the tribe of space and time travelers known as GWAR were going to fade into the annals of musical history. Fortunately for metalheads around the world, that has not been the case. New frontman and leader of the band of galactic misfits, Berserker Blothar, said the cold weather that is usually in place around the time of the next scheduled visit of the scumdogs of the universe to the Buffalo area is nothing for GWAR. “Look, you have to remember that we were entombed in an icy ...

If These Halls Could Talk

As a child, I was always excited for September knowing it was the beginning of a new school year and new adventures to take on, not quite sure of what the future had in store for me yet. Now that I am an adult, I forget how easy I had it back then. I currently report to an office instead of a ...

Shakespeare Fest Is Smoked Out

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The famed Oregon Shakespeare Festival that attracts tourists from around the world said Tuesday that it lost $2 million this summer because wildfire smoke forced it to cancel more than two dozen outdoor performances. The organization will have an indoor venue next season for smoky days as an alternate to its award-winning outdoor theater and will shift its outdoor season back a week to avoid the worst of the wildfire season, said Julie Cortez, the festival’s spokeswoman. The event in Ashland, Oregon, had to cancel 26 outdoor performances starting in July and ...