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Opinion

Needless Deaths Cast Pall Over County

Editor's Corner

Four names appeared prominently on signs displayed in a small, emotional gathering this week: Thomas Douglas. Andrew Garner. Antonio Watts. Trevon Tripp. None of the victims can speak for themselves today. All were shot and killed in Chautauqua County over the last 14 years — with no one ...

Ban On Big Dairy Farms Would Be Bad Policy

In Our Opinion

Since the state legislative session is scheduled to end June 12, we’re not sure legislation that would prohibit the state DEC from authorizing any permits to large farms should concern farmers this year. That’s likely a temporary reprieve for farmers who have plans to house more than 700 ...

City Resident Wants Response On Immigration

Letters To The Editor

To The Reader’s Forum: Dear Mr. Langworthy, About a month ago I called your D.C. office and talked at length about your immigration policies. You have been quite vocal about your support of President Trump’s policies to deport “criminals” and “illegals” because you feel this ...

Orwell Was Only Wrong About The Year

Letters To The Editor

To The Reader’s Forum: The Latin Times reports that President Trump has instructed congressional Republicans to “erase January 6.” Trump’s treasonous behavior will just never be recorded. George Orwell just got the year wrong. Susan Ewing Jamestown

Existing Programs Should Be Able To Fill Job Corps Void

In Our Opinion

News that the federal government is preparing to close the Cassadaga Job Corps Academy is a shock to many, including students and faculty. The Job Corps is a federal job training and education program designed to serve low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who face barriers to ...