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Economy In County Takes 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back

In Our Opinion

When it comes to economic development in the greater Jamestown area, it feels as if we’re taking two steps forward and one step back. It’s an improvement from 10 years ago, when the story was one step forward and two steps back. It’s an interesting concept to consider as we ponder the recent closure of Bush Industries and what the company’s end means for the greater Jamestown area economy. Last week, there was an emotional reaction to the news of the closure, which brought to an end a local company with a nearly 70-year history and eliminated 230 jobs from the local ...

Oil Is Not Found Everywhere

Local Commentaries

The United States, by our action in starting a war with Iran, sparked a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. We followed by starting our own naval blockade and since then oil prices have jumped to $100 per barrel. Many are asking: “Why?” Why did we start this war, but, also, why is the price of oil now so high? Why does the Middle East control the price of oil? The simple answer is that over 50% of the proven reserves for oil in the world are there, and Mid-East oil today accounts for over 25% of total annual world oil production. It would be nice if mother nature had deposited ...

Deceit Flooding Inbox Is Slicker, Slimier

Local Commentaries

Wow! I’ve been spammed and scammed. And this time they made it hurt … whoever “they” are. I’ll probably never know. I shop online from three clothing companies that I have enjoyed for years. I know my sizes, what will fit, and what won’t. Their return policies are accommodating, and I know they will always do the right thing by me. But a few years ago, I made the mistake of buying a sweater from a Chinese website notorious for selling junk. I learned that you don’t have to be especially gullible to be bamboozled by them. They lure their customers with low prices on ...

Avoiding Cheesy Decisions

Local Commentaries

Life is a long sequence of decisions, from the simplicity of brewing the morning coffee to the complexity of major milestones. In each moment, we strive to choose the clarity of wisdom over impulsivity. According to the pros, the best way to navigate decisions is through a step-by-step process: identify the problem or goal, gather the facts, and brainstorm your options. Then, you weigh the pros and cons, pick the best option, and implement it! Just remember to take some time for reflection to see if the outcome was what you desired—that’s how you evaluate and learn for the next time; ...

Readers' Forum

Letters To The Editor

SAVE America Act Will Infringe On Constitution, Disenfranchise Voters To The Reader’s Forum: The SAVE America Act will undermine American citizens’ voting rights, not help to effectuate their constitutional right to vote in federal elections. Historically, state laws requiring proof of citizenship to vote in statewide elections, like in Arizona and Kansas, for example, have blocked more eligible voters than noncitizens from exercising their right to vote. Proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections will likewise do the same. The SAVE America Act would deny American ...

County Not Leading On Chautauqua Lake

Local Commentaries

We are disappointed, actually appalled, that our County Legislature and Executive did not have the courage to represent its constituents against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) ill-conceived and rushed new wetlands regulations. They took no action as those terribly flawed regulations were imposed on all of us. Fortunately, through no effort of the County, those regulations have now been annulled by a State Supreme Court decision. It was left to two local non-profits, the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association (CLPOA) and the Chautauqua ...