Mason Maring of Westfield has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting, and was formally recognized during a Court of Honor ceremony held last weekend. Mason began his Scouting journey at a young age as a Cub Scout in Pack 201 and later became a member of Troop 201 of ...

Dunkirk School 7 announced its Students of the Month for November 2025. In the front row are Xander Taber, Elianys Reyes Alvarez, Ian Vazquez Gonzalez. In back are Ava Perez, Kaiden McCool, Ketsiel Vargas Rivera. Missing from photo were Naythan Pacheco Colls (School 7's Board of Education Rep), ...

When winter winds are frigid and I crave a taste of the outdoors, I find myself glued to the window watching my birdfeeders. If the landscape is a bit snowy and I notice plenty of activity, I will sneak out my front door camouflaged by a white sheet, just barely exposing my camera lens beneath. ...

In the spirit of retribution and crass name calling that’s popular today, I have made the New Year Resolution to threaten everyone and everything I possibly can with a lawsuit. My plan is to get rich by getting back at those who have wronged me or with whom I disagree. First I’ve got to ...

Gowanda Elementary School’s November Students of the Month for Physical Education were: Kindergartner Oden Schroeder, first-grader Molly Boofer, second-grader Amy Beyer, third-grader Vincent Rivera, and fourth-grader Juliette Schinaman. These young Panthers work hard every day, are kind, and ...

The Year of the Fire Horse, according to the lunar calendar, symbolizes courage, motion, and transformation. For me, this is a catalyst for more action. Something has to change — especially when it comes to health. I am tired of not feeling well, of wanting to do ordinary things without ...