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Local Commentaries

No Reason To Delay Trump’s Criminal Trials

I am responding to Rich Lowry’s column in the May 8 P-J entitled, “No, Don’t Rush The Trump J6 Case”. My question is, why not? Lowry suggests that the DOJ “could have appointed Jack Smith much sooner” and “Smith could have indicted Trump much faster” and, therefore, the ...

A Tale Of Three Catholics

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs delivered a graduation speech worthy of remembrance. With a last name similar to a Hall of Fame linebacker named Butkus, who played like his name sounded with a reputation for tenacious tackling on the field, Butker in his speech confidently confronted ...

Remember The ‘Heroes’ This Holiday

On the last Monday of May, Americans are encouraged to make their way to the many cemeteries in the country and recognize the dead by adorning their graves with flowers or other sentimental markers. The day was chosen in 1971 by the United States congress as a day of mourning for servicemen who ...

Where Have All the Workers Gone?

Recently, in discussing our local economy, a person versed in that subject told me that “all businesses in the area are facing a declining labor force. They just can’t find people to hire.” In asking around with a few business people that I know, this was confirmed. Then it struck me ...

Remember Memorial Day This Year

It used to be celebrated each year on May 30. Now it’s celebrated on the last Monday in May. It used to be called Decoration Day and was for decorating graves of those who served in the northern armed forces from 1861 to 1865. What is it? It is Memorial Day. And it has expanded well ...

Questions Worth Asking About Medicaid Letter

Question: I just received a document from the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services telling me I have Medicaid and need to recertify within two weeks. I do not have Medicaid and I do not think I should fill out this form/application. What do you think? Answer: There are ...