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• March 27, 2024

By Carol Fisher-Linn Easter is one of those holidays filled with traditions, some of which have been around for centuries. While Christians celebrates the resurrection of Christ, giving us the symbols of palms and crosses, a good number of our symbols are secular, or a combination of both. Take...

• March 27, 2024

By Dale Chan An article on earth.com states that a “significant geomagnetic solar storm is currently in progress.” That storm is caused by eruptions on the sun that sends plasma hurling into space and often towards Earth. Most are harmless because of Earth’s atmosphere, but besides causing the Northern...

• March 27, 2024

By Bill Burk My editor broached a subject to me this week, a cultural question of stereotypes and branding, how it plays out in the commercial world, a possible article; specifically, Quaker Oats and Mars Inc. rebranded their two most iconic brands, Aunt Jemima, and Uncle Ben in direct...

• March 27, 2024

By Kate Bartlett Mayor Kimberly Ecklund was sworn into office on January 1, 2024. She is proud to be only the 2nd Female Mayor in the history of the City of Jamestown and the 1st Republican Female Mayor of the city. Mayor Ecklund’s primary priority as Mayor is to...

• March 27, 2024

By Delainey Muscato St. Bonaventure University One dog, that went on a solo journey for 10 days through the wilderness, brought the Cattaraugus community together in the most unique way. Kaitlynne and Dennis Brown were stunned by the amount of community outreach they received throughout their search for Honey....

• March 27, 2024

By Delainey Muscato St. Bonaventure University After 18 years as the Ellicottville Village Clerk treasurer, Mary Klahn said it is time for her to retire. Though she will miss the people, she said she is ready and very excited to spend more time with her husband, children, and grandchildren....

• March 20, 2024

By Kate Bartlett The Grammy Award-winning Infamous Stringdusters will headline the 2nd annual Railrider Jamboree this Saturday, March 23 at Holiday Valley in what’s sure to be a high energy show. This American bluegrass band is known for their innovative sound and dynamic live performances. With a dedicated fan...

• March 20, 2024

Carol Fisher Linn The hand that rocks the cradle … The power behind the throne March is Women’s History month. I suppose I could tell you about Susan B. Anthony, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and other powerhouse women who have changed history. But...

• March 20, 2024

By Bill Burk In October of 1982, 726 athletes lined up in Bemus Point with the goal of crossing the lake and back. The lake was much too cold for a swim. The Bemus Point Ferry was not an option for a Fall 10K race. Fortunately, these runners had...

• March 20, 2024

By Barbara Arnstein This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. It encompasses beaches, campgrounds, trails, golf courses and so much more. Throughout 2024, there will be many events to commemorate this milestone. One of...

• March 20, 2024

By Kate Bartlett In the winter of 1993, Marc and Alice Joseffer were skiing down the Sunset ski slope at HoliMont on a beautiful sunny weekday. It was the annual ski day for Alice’s law firm, Hodgson Russ. It was a fateful day because Alice and Marc decided to...

• March 20, 2024

By Darlene Brace It’s time to celebrate Easter and there are several Easter festivities in the area that you and your family will want to consider attending. Here are a few we recommend: Fredonia will be having its Easter Festival on March 23rd, 2024, from 9am-1pm. They will...