Randolph’s 96-year-old Bettie Alexander and her family have had a big presence in the town for nearly a century. She was born in Jamestown and moved to the small village when she was 4. Her father, Edwin “Bert” Keith, a plumbing and heating contractor, built Randolph Golf Club in 1929. ...
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With no computer or internet at home, Raegan Byrd’s homework assignments present a nightly challenge: How much can she get done using just her smartphone? On the tiny screen, she switches between web pages for research projects, losing track of tabs whenever friends send messages. She uses her thumbs to tap out school papers, but when glitches keep her from submitting assignments electronically, she writes them out by hand. “At least I have something, instead of nothing, to explain the situation,” said Raegan, a high school senior in Hartford. She is ...
Aside from the antique train carnival ride in the front window, when one enters the newly opened The Station Bistro the most striking feature may be the row of crisp white with black design, hand-etched vintage ceiling lamps. The lamps, original to the building, are very similar to those ...
Some nonagenarians are blessed to see 70 years of marriage with their mates. Lynn and Margaret (Peg) Johnson are one of those couples who have been married nearly 72 years ago. Lynn a life-long resident of Gerry is 91 years old. Margaret is 94 and has lived in many places. She was born ...
The Shed Gift Shop and Museum should make it on the list of every local person who is looking for a scenic drive with a fun stop along the way. It is just 30 minutes from downtown Jamestown to this interesting stop, unless you choose to drive along the waters of the Allegany Reservoir, ...
It is hard to believe Fletcher Schulz was able to fit in all of the jobs, businesses and activities he participated in in his 98 years of life. Like so many from the first half of the last century, he did not know the meaning of relax. “I never quit working,” says Schulz. He was ...
