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Opinion

The Newest Form Of Serfdom

Local Commentaries

“Nearly the whole of the professional, intellectual, and government class has betrayed the cause of universal human liberty in our times.” (Jeffrey Tucker). Our Government forces taxpayers to subsidize those who chose not to work, lavishes subsidies on Wall Street Billionaires for ...

Supreme Court Defends Freedom Of Speech

In Our Opinion

We are grateful for the Supreme Court’s unanimous verdict in National Rifle Association v. Vullo — a case that cut to the heart of freedom of speech. New York state officials targeted the NRA specifically because they found the NRA’s message objectionable, and pressured private ...

Growing Wine Trail Uncorks Boost For Tourism

Editor's Corner

WESTFIELD — A light mist greeted about 65 attendees representing area media on a recent Saturday morning at Johnson Estate Winery. Owners Frederick Johnson Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, allowed guests to tour the historic grounds while asking about the different wines and production. As ...

Fate Of County Offices In City Still Up In The Air

In Our Opinion

It’s good to see that Chautauqua County has arrived at short-term extensions of leases for its offices in Jamestown. The county’s frustrations with its office locations are understandable, but there were enough questions about a proposal to move the offices to the Chautauqua Mall in ...

Vandalism In City Could Be Curbed By Deterrence

In Our Opinion

City officials last week asked for the public’s help addressing an increase in vandalism affecting city parks and public spaces. It’s not a new story, as we noted last week. Vandalism and theft of historical markers were stories in 2024 as well, with additional issues created by homeless ...

JRC Closure Doesn’t Change Much For Development, Housing

In Our Opinion

The handwriting had been on the wall for the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation since the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s board has shrunk over the years, the JRC hasn’t been a consistent advocacy group for quite some time, and public awareness of the organization had shrunk over ...