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The strongest men I ever knew

It’s hard to believe that in almost two weeks the year 2026 will be halfway over, but time seems to pass much quicker these days, quite possibly attributed to all the activities we’re involved with day in and day out. A while back, we waited and waited, anxiously anticipating the arrival date of a vacation we had planned, and in, what seemed to be, the blink of an eye, it came and went seemingly faster than the snap of our fingers. Special days every year seem to creep up on us and arrive, sometimes before we can even be ready for them, especially some, where the person being ...

UPMC Chautauqua’s maternity ward going well for Warren patients

JAMESTOWN – A little more than six months ago, it was announced that Warren General would no longer offer inpatient labor and delivery services due to a shortage of OBGYN physicians. That decision has caused an increase of births at UPMC Chautauqua. But even with the increase, Jamestown ...

Ellery nears moratorium extensions for wind, solar, BESS

Ellery Town Board members are poised to delay development of wind, solar and battery energy storage system projects for up to a year. Public hearings to extend the town's moratorium on solar farms, wind farms and battery energy storage systems were held June 9. The solar project, wind and BESS moratoriums will last for six months after the Ellery Town Board passes the moratorium and can be extended twice, for three months each time, if the board passes a resolution. The town is in the midst of drafting a local law governing wind energy and is considering drafting a local law ...

Campaign trail in region displays high costs

Western New York had the look and feel of a battleground region last week when both state Gov. Kathy Hochul and challenger Bruce Blakeman made their way to the region. Within hours on June 12, the high-profile candidates were setting an agenda while offering voters a vision for how the next ...

JPS hears update about instructional coaches

Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education learned Tuesday just how valuable instructional coaches are in the district. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement Tina Sandstrom told board members how the 12 coaches underwent consistent improvement throughout the ...

BOCES students host drive for Humane Society

The LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia recently held a donation drive for the Chautauqua County Humane Society. Led by the Criminal Justice and Small Animal Science programs, students collected pet food, treats, toys, blankets, crates and other essential supplies from staff and fellow ...