Oct. 2 is a big day in my house. It’s first and foremost my wife’s birthday. It’s the anniversary of Bucky Dent’s home run during the Yankees’ one-game playoff win at Boston in 1978 — my mom and I skipped school and work to watch it. And for me and for millions of other fans, it’s ...

Chautauqua County officials recently recognized the career of Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Jason Beichner, who is retiring after 20 years of service. Beichner joined the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office in October 2005. Over the course of his career, he served in numerous specialized roles — ...

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown, founded in 1885 by the Rev. James Townsend, is set to celebrate its 140th anniversary this Sunday, in a special celebratory service complete with dramatic portrayals, history lessons, music and more. The Unitarian Universalist ...

Fredonia has hired H&K Services to replace the chlorination system at the village water treatment plant. The Board of Trustees announced the decision this week. H&K Services was the low bidder on the chlorination project with a quote of $384,300. The trustees also hired Bright’s ...

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand blamed the federal government shutdown solely on President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress in an angry Wednesday morning press conference. The last-minute online presser, strangely for politicians, began early. However, the gist was clear: Gillibrand is ...

During the September voting session the city council officially approved the hiring of consultants to design construction documents for repairs needed at parking garages on Cherry Street and Spring Street. The designing of these documents requires a specialized consultant who works on ...