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How Expansion Happened: Seven Ranges survey changed the country

Editor’s note: In the years following the Revolutionary War, the United States stood as an unfinished nation. Victory had secured independence, formalized by the Treaty of Paris, but it had not secured stability. The young republic was burdened by war debt, constrained under the Articles of ...

One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning

If the spring season has brought an urge to scrub your living space from top to bottom, why not clear out the digital detritus cluttering your electronic devices and online accounts at the same time? Carrying out the digital equivalent of spring cleaning a home isn't just an opportunity to tidy up our online lives. Eliminating dust bunnies like dormant accounts and forgotten files can help protect personal data, according to cybersecurity experts. "Clutter is fuel for scammers. Old accounts, exposed data and forgotten apps give them more ways in," Michael Sherwood, a product vice ...

Blue Star Mothers Announce Memorial Day Remembrances

The Blue Star Mothers of America, NY Chapter 4, will be hosting two ceremonies during the 2026 Memorial Day Remembrance. The public is welcome to join in each of these events. The first will be Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m., when the Blue Star Mothers will once again host their annual Gold ...

Fabulous Falcons

Falconer members walked away after two days of competition at the 2026 New York State FBLA State Leadership Conference with several awards. Nine members traveled to compete against nearly 800 students from around the state. Falconer students secured first place with their Chapter Business ...

Off The Beaten Trail

We have been traveling for 18 days on our uncharted, breakout trip to New England, after 16 months of staying close to home because of Covid-19 restrictions. We have seen breathtaking views, heard interesting stories, searched for eateries and overnight accommodations and happened upon ...

A Ride On The Cog Railroad

After my husband, Fred, and I had had enough of staying close to home for over a year, we decided it was time to take to the road again. I would have been alarmed to see how close to comfortable we had become with the earlier situation, if not for our frequent drives on many back ...