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Opinion

In Civics, Clarify First And Then Reckon

Local Commentaries

“In a secular republic founded on freedom of conscience, religious doctrine should serve as a private compass, not a legislative cudgel,” wrote a local commentator (LC) in the PJ 8/9 entitled “A Civic Reckoning.” Before we reckon, we first need clarity. What does LC mean by ...

Defining 9/11 As Patriots Day

Local Commentaries

Twenty-four years have passed since the tragic events of 9/11. In that time, we have had the ability to mourn the deaths of thousands. We have heard the story of hero after hero from the days just after two planes crashed into the world trade center in New York City. We witnessed the bravery ...

Mental Health Is Also A Men’s Health Issue

Local Commentaries

When people talk about men’s health, the conversation usually centers on diet, exercise, or cholesterol numbers. What we don’t talk about nearly enough is mental health. For too long, men have been told to stay silent, to tough it out, to carry their struggles alone. That silence is killing ...

War Department Not A Good Idea

Local Commentaries

Our President announced recently that we should rename the Defense Department, the “War Department” because we have not been winning enough wars. That is a bad idea. Maybe it was an idea that came from some of the “issue for the day” people that he has surrounded himself with, i.e. it ...

Never, Never Leave The Game Early

Local Commentaries

ORCHARD PARK—Let’s pick up where we left off on the 30th anniversary of the most thrilling game in Buffalo Bills’ history. Yes, you know which one that is. It’s the Jan. 3, 1993, playoff game against the Houston Oilers. The Bills were down 28-3 at halftime, and it quickly got ...

State Counties Content On Gravy Train

Editor's Corner

Oswego and Chautauqua counties share a number of similarities. For starters, in terms of population, Chautauqua ranks 23rd out of 62 New York state counties with 124,000 residents while Oswego is 24th with 118,000. Both also are located along shorelines of the Great Lakes — Lake Erie here, ...