2+ hour, 50+ min ago (641+ words) Our post-Thanksgiving dinner has become a family ritual. Friday's dinner even has its own name: "TurkeyPile." Now that I look at the word in print, it doesn't sound particularly appetizing does it? But it is old-fashioned wonderful. The holiday itself has its own heady anticipations. It's hard to beat the aroma of that roasting gobbler, especially when there is a remaining bouquet of pumpkin and apple pies still hanging in the air. Those scents enhance the long-awaited, bronzed big boy as he comes out of the oven. There's nothing quite like that mouth-watering eagerness. Then there's the reality of getting it all to the dinner plate. It's a challenge to put the carved bird, the dressing, the gravy and five vegetables all on the table, and all hot at the same time. It's a lot for one chef " or even…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago (236+ words) Tricia Dallas, Chautauqua County Counselors Association president and Frewsburg Jr/Sr High School counselor, is pictured with Crystal Casel, Chautauqua County Counselors Association Counselor of the Year recipient. The Chautauqua County Counselors Association recently announced its award winner for the 2024-2025 academic year. Crystal Casel, a school counselor at Jefferson Middle School in Jamestown, was named the Robert Minton Counselor of the Year as voted on by the members of the Chautauqua County Counselors Association. As a counselor at Jefferson Middle School, Casel is described as being a champion for her students. Staff at Jefferson Middle School said Casel has a way of making others feel comfortable, heard, and valued which expands not just to her students, but to her co-workers as well. Crystal worked as a clinical specialist through New Directions Youth and Family Services from 2009-2020, a school counselor for…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (868+ words) CICERO " Ty Harper knew Chenango Forks would provide the stiffest test his team had seen all season. On Saturday, the Blue Devils dominated Chautauqua Lake Westfield/Brocton and gave the Eagles a level to which they can aspire. The Section IV champions rushed for 400-plus yards, including 172 in the first quarter alone, en route to a 34-7 victory over the Eagles in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C West Semifinal on a brisk afternoon at Cicero-North Syracuse High School's Michael J. Bragman Stadium. Chenango Forks, which advanced to next Saturday's noon Class C title game at the JMA Wireless Dome on the campus of Syracuse University with the win, will be looking for its first state title since 2021, and record-tying eighth overall since 1993. The Blue Devils will take on Section I's Bronxville, which beat Section II's Schuylerville…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (597+ words) Robert H. Jackson had already etched a lasting legacy in United States history before November 21, 1945. Up to that point Jackson " who mind you never attended college before becoming a lawyer in 1913 " had already served as general counsel for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, argued 17 cases before the U.S. Supreme [] Jackson's Legacy Became Global Eighty Years Ago Robert H. Jackson had already etched a lasting legacy in United States history before November 21, 1945. Up to that point Jackson " who mind you never attended college before becoming a lawyer in 1913 " had already served as general counsel for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, argued 17 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court during two years as Solicitor General and then defended many of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs and argued other federal matters during two years as U.S. Attorney General. Jackson argued 44 cases in front of the Supreme Court, losing…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (260+ words) A court has refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Chautauqua County over a 2024 death at the county garbage station on Webster Road. State Supreme Court Justice Grace Hanlon also ruled that a countersuit by the county cannot be combined with the case, so the two filings will be considered separately. William Bartoo was accidentally struck July 11, 2024, while depositing garbage into the pit at the county facility. He died from his injuries on July 30. Bartoo's son, as administrator of his estate, sued the county. Chautauqua County subsequently filed a complaint against Sharon Bartoo, who was driving the vehicle that struck her husband. That means Sharon Bartoo is a plaintiff in one case and a defendant in another. Hanlon ruled the cases can't get consolidated. "Courts have consistently held that in order to avoid jury confusion the actions should not be consolidated…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (310+ words) Jefferson Middle School officials recently released the school's Students of the Month for September. They are: Julia Nelson, fifth grade and the daughter of John and Ashley Nelson. Julia enjoys playing violin, French horn, drawing, playing games and reading chapter books. Julia's extracurricular activities are art club, book club, violin and her French horn. Julia's [] Jefferson Middle School Names Students Of Month Jefferson Middle School officials recently released the school's Students of the Month for September. They are: Julia Nelson, fifth grade and the daughter of John and Ashley Nelson. Julia enjoys playing violin, French horn, drawing, playing games and reading chapter books. Julia's extracurricular activities are art club, book club, violin and her French horn. Julia's career goals are to become a biologist, soccer player or musician. Lily Dake, sixth grade and the daughter of Tabitha Sanders. Lilly likes…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (279+ words) In 1992, James Carville coined the phrase, "It's the economy, stupid," referring to how the economy affects one's personal finances. This phrase was credited with playing a big part in getting Bill Clinton elected President. The economy means different things to many people. Some give their attention daily to the stock market, i.e., the Dow, S&P, NASDAQ. Economists talk about the gross domestic product (GDP), tariffs, trade deficits, the Federal Reserve, and the national debt. While each of these aspects of the economy may be important to the economic engine of the country, most people's attention is focused on their own personal cost of living. Balancing the cost of housing, energy, healthcare, groceries, etc., with their income is what's most important to them. There is no disputing that during the pandemic businesses were closed and there were disruptions in the supply…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (273+ words) The South Ripley Solar Project is delayed by a number of factors, according to a letter sent by organizers to landowners. Ripley Town Supervisor Laurie Pless recently shared the letter at a town board meeting. The letter explains that tree clearing will not take place in January 2026, as was planned. According to the letter, this is just a delay in the project " not a cancellation. "Due to the current state of the economy, the costs to construct this project have increased far beyond this company's despite our best efforts," according to the letter, signed by South Ripley Solar Project Manager Alex Spiridakis. "There are several factors impacting the project, including import tariffs, high interest rates and federal trade policies that bring uncertainty to cost of material," Spiridakis wrote that developers have invested nearly $30 million in the project "and we remain…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (343+ words) Recently, evidence-backed claims from knowledgeable sources within Chautauqua County have stated there has been a rise in the number of homeless encampments within the city of Jamestown. Even with the many warming shelter locations, it is crucial to ensure that people are utilizing these services rather than attempting to spend a cold winter night on the streets. While many of the assistance organizations seem to be prepared for the hazardous winter months ahead, a rise in encampments could suggest more people are beginning to struggle. Manager of the Code Blue Shelter on Washing Street Victor Flores stated the shelter had come close, but had not been full at the time of the meeting. Flores noted the shelter also serves warm drinks, hot snacks, and other treats and meals frequently. Ward noted the various organizations are incredibly appreciative of those that…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (313+ words) It's been a tough year for Cummins Inc., as previously forecast slowdowns in demand have proven to be true for much of 2025. What does 2026 look like? It's too soon to tell. Mark Smith, Cummins chief financial officers, said during a recent conference call with investor analysts that the fourth quarter isn't expected to be any better. Engine shipments to on-highway markets are expected to decrease 15% in the fourth quarter compared to third-quarter levels. "At the risk of sounding cautiously optimistic, I hope that demand in North American on-highway markets is close to bottoming in the fourth quarter in what has been a protracted and difficult slowdown," Smith said. Earlier this year Cummins officials stopped providing revenue or profit projections for 2025. While it's too early to tell if demand for trucks and heavy-duty engines is going to rebound, the fact that…...