Saying good bye
Dear readers, While I chose to take over as editor of the Westfield Republican and Sentinel-News quietly, I cannot in good conscience take my leave without saying good bye.
View ArticlePublic Assistance Act is a no-brainer
Would you donate to a charity that supports people's outings to strip clubs and casinos? How about a charity that pays for people's tobacco and alcohol purchases? Those types of expenses currently are...
View ArticleDetroit should be a warning to all
There have been warnings about Detroit's dire financial straits for years, so it really would have been news if the city hadn't declared bankruptc.
View ArticleHydralic fracturing: paralysis by analysis
The hydraulic fracturing process involves injecting loads of water, sand and chemicals deep into the ground to smash through rocks to get at natural gas deposits buried deep underground. Former state Gov.
View ArticleI remember... the stone milk house
Editor's note: "I remember" is a feature that takes a look back at life from a time that many were too young to see and that few remember.
View ArticleYou can lead children to healthy foods, but will they eat?
One year is far too small a sample size to judge the effectiveness of federal standards to make school lunches healthier.
View ArticleStill no union proposal for the County Home
CSEA workers, the union that endorsed Democrat Ron Johnson for county executive, have yet to prove they are serious about concessions to keep the Chautauqua County Home under government control.
View ArticleIt's back to school time for parents, too
Wednesday and today marks the first day of school for most area children. That means it's back-to-school time for parents as well, especially in a time when more and more is expected of schoolchildren...
View ArticlePension rate relief cannot be viewed as found money
Finally, there is some good news to report about pension rates. Pension contributions have skyrocketed since the late 1990s, when many governments were paying less than 1 percent of pension costs.
View ArticleNew center: Area grape gem uncorked
It is a belated, but well deserved, toast for success. Just a mile west of Westfield on Route 20, a grand opening celebration for the Grape Discovery Center recently took place.
View Article'Hearts ache' across region
Father Joseph Walter of Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Church in Westfield may have said it best. "Small towns like this, people are shaken in general, and understandably, this is hard," in asking the...
View ArticleState knows best on school consolidation
Taxpayers love to complain about lack of leadership when they're unhappy with the direction their government take.
View ArticleMoving forward with past leaders
It is a piece of the past and the present. In the village of Westfield, current Mayor Michale VandeVelde called together five previous mayors to discuss the happenings and their experiences.
View ArticleOur choice for executive
Chautauqua County residents will vote for a new county executive on Nov. 5. The two running - Democrat Ron Johnson and Republican Vince Horrigan - are newcomers in this level of governing.
View ArticleDuckworth will take JCC in right direction
The community formally welcomed Cory Duckworth, Jamestown Community College's new president, Friday.
View ArticleTeachers honored for their work
Two area teachers were recently honored as part of the inaugural class of New York state Master Teachers.
View ArticleTime is running out to reapply
Area homeowners who want a break on their property taxes are running out of time. Dec. 31 is the deadline to apply for the STAR tax relief program.
View ArticleHelping others this holiday season
For thousands of area residents, Christmas morning brought with it a special joy that comes from compassionate, generous hearts.
View ArticleSchool mergers often defeated by intangible arguments
Sports has long blazed new paths in American society. Look no further than the importance of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in 1947 or the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team's shocking gold...
View ArticleIn memory: a gift for many at holiday
A man who spent years volunteering to distribute hundreds of thousands of toys for the needy at Christmas died over the recent holiday season. Jack A. Miller spearheaded the Troopers Toys for Tots...
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