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Opinion

Raise The Age Should Not Be Expanded

In Our Opinion

A 24-year-old Jamestown man has been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury in relation to a shooting on East Second Street in July 2025. The other person charged in relation to the same shooting is also 24. Imagine a future in which both of those are tried in Family Court. It’s ...

Ah, The Luck Of The Irish

Local Commentaries

There are many celebrations of holidays where we gather with friends and party with strangers, depending on where we might be, that might involve special dress, special colors, special greetings, songs, and/or traditions. Themes are very important in the celebrations of these days. Some come ...

Something To Know About Trees

Local Commentaries

By Margot Russell Next time you are walking through a swath of trees, whether on a trail near Westfield or in the shady confines of your backyard, I want you to picture this: that the trees all live in their own small village, with rambunctious saplings playing the role of the village ...

Texas Candidate Walks A Tightrope

Local Commentaries

I’ve always been vigilant about the separation of church and state and wary of political figures who tout their faith. But I’m intrigued and encouraged by James Talarico’s candidacy for Senate. Why? Because Talarico is that rare Democrat who, as a Presbyterian seminarian, is well versed ...

The Long Game In Iran

Local Commentaries

The choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father shows that the Islamic Republic of Iran plans to dig in and prolong the war as long as possible with the goal of inflicting maximum damage on the economies of the U.S. and our allies. This seems like an illogical approach unless you ...