Did you read the Oct. 11 Associated Press story about the new leader of a religious denomination in the United States? Never mind which denomination. That’s not the point. The focus of the story is that the denomination’s membership is almost entirely white, while the new leader is ...
Before sunrise on Friday, Nov. 7, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik answered the prayers of Republicans across New York state in declaring her run against incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul for next November. That intention to seek the top position in the Empire State marks the first time two powerful women ...
The Fletcher Elementary School community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old who should have been part of the school for the next five years. There’s a lot that we don’t know about the tragic accident that left a family mourning their 4-year-old child and a neighboring school district ...
Roughly a quarter of registered voters took part in the Nov. 4 election. It’s disappointing, of course, to see so few participate in the election of local leaders who will decide the future of Chautauqua County and its cities, towns and villages. We’ve made it easier than ever to vote, ...
News last week that the state will pause enforcement of its All-Electric Buildings Act was cheered by many. Those cheers are warranted and, unfortunately, likely only temporary. Reducing emissions is a laudable goal. It’s good for all of us and for future generations if we emit less ...
The fight against addiction lost one of its most stalwart members recently with the passing of Rick Huber. For years Huber was director of the Mental Health Association. But serving as director of the MHA didn’t mean Huber sat in his office while others did the work. Huber was on the front ...