Carlson’s Studio preserves 73 years’ worth of memories
There are not many local businesses that have been around for as long as this multi-generation business, which has seen many changes and provided a service that has touched so many people. You may be familiar with Carlson's Studio, which has recorded on film and digital mediums many area occasions,...
Java’s supervisor gives update on Town’s litigation case
JAVA, N.Y. - During the Town of Java’s December 2022 meeting, Supervisor Vanessa McCormick updated the board on the litigation case against Beaver Hollow Wellness, LLC. McCormick stated that the case had gone to its first hearing at Wyoming County Court. There were hopes of it being resolved by Jan....
Newly proposed fire district maps shown during Sheldon board meeting
SHELDON, N.Y. - Wyoming County GIS Coordinator Joanna Craigmile attended the Town of Sheldon’s January board meeting to update the town on the proposed fire districting maps. This paper has previously reported back in October 2022 that Craigmile had originally found between 30-40 inconsistencies in the fire districting maps between...
Village of Perry board adopts NYS Climate Smart Communities Pledge
PERRY, N.Y. - The Village of Perry adopted the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge during their Jan. 3, 2023, board meeting. According to the resolution in the minutes, the Village of Perry “believes that climate change poses a real and increasing threat to our local and global environments...
Silver Springs and Castile fire departments to consolidate
The following information comes from the Village of Silver Springs drafted minutes for Jan. 3, 2023, board meeting. During the Village of Silver Springs January meeting, Silver Springs Fire Chief John Proper provided an update regarding the development of a joint fire district between the Silver Springs and Castile fire...
Fatal accident in Arcade
A pedestrian versus vehicle accident that occurred on North Street (State Route 98) in the Village of Arcade on Jan. 23, 2023, resulted in a fatality, according to Arcade Police Chief Matthew Krist. “Upon arrival, it was learned that the tractor-trailer had struck a pedestrian that had run into the...
New Public Relations Director Joins Arc GLOW
Arc GLOW Chief Executive Officer Martin Miskell recently announced Lisa Bors has been hired as the agency’s new public relations director. “Lisa has a lot of great energy and valuable experience,” the CEO said. “She’s a wonderful addition to our management team,” he added. Lisa has an Associate’s Degree in...
Java’s supervisor gives update on Town’s litigation case
JAVA, N.Y. - During the Town of Java’s December 2022 meeting, Supervisor Vanessa McCormick updated the board on the litigation case against Beaver Hollow Wellness, LLC. McCormick stated that the case had gone to its first hearing at Wyoming County Court. There were hopes of it being resolved by Jan....
Newly proposed fire district maps shown during Sheldon board meeting
SHELDON, N.Y. - Wyoming County GIS Coordinator Joanna Craigmile attended the Town of Sheldon’s January board meeting to update the town on the proposed fire districting maps. This paper has previously reported back in October 2022 that Craigmile had originally found between 30-40 inconsistencies in the fire districting maps between...
Village of Perry board adopts NYS Climate Smart Communities Pledge
PERRY, N.Y. - The Village of Perry adopted the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge during their Jan. 3, 2023, board meeting. According to the resolution in the minutes, the Village of Perry “believes that climate change poses a real and increasing threat to our local and global environments...
LOL (Little Old Ladies) Club at YMCA has fun
The LOL (Little Old Ladies) Club at the YMCA in Warsaw started on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, a few teens were busy crocheting from 3 -...
7-foot Josh Allen blow-up attends Silver Sneakers class at YMCA
As part of the Silver Sneakers exercise class at the YMCA in Warsaw, participants do the Buffalo Bills “WAVE” and spread some Buffalo Bills team spirit! On Thursday, Jan. 19,...
New owners take over C and G Praller convenience store
Jeremy Dominesey and Ben Kibler are taking their life-long friendship and adding a business to it. Formerly known as the C and G Praller convenience store in Varysburg owned by...
Perry’s Leitten named MOW
Noah Leitten won a 13-3 major decision for Perry to earn the 145-pound championship at the Perry Varsity Club Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2021. Leitten also earned the...
High school sports roundup
Rifle New high score for Perry The Perry rifle team scored double the amount of points as Pavilion, as the Yellowjackets defeated the Golden Gophers 1,020-610 Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023....
Warsaw wrestlers extend dual meet win-streak
The Warsaw Wrestling Team extended their dual meet win-streak to four with their 42-18 victory over long-time foe Perry on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Winning for the Tigers were Jackson...
Auble sweeps throws twice
Matthew Auble won the boys’ shot put and weight throw events on back-to-back days of indoor track competition. Auble, a Warsaw Tiger, first won the throws Friday, Jan. 13, 2023,...
Kelly named lightweight MOW
Perry Yellowjacket Holden Kelly was named the Lightweight Most Outstanding Wrestler following the Cal-Mum Duals on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Perry finished fifth in team standings with six total wrestlers...
My freedoms and yours
Dear Editor, On Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, I watched the citizen’s award presentation in the White House with 12 recipients, four posthumously, with President Biden. It happened as a remembrance of an insurrectionist attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Certainly, a...
Yes, Governor, reverse the trend
… ”And we must reverse the trend of people leaving our state in search of lower costs and opportunities elsewhere. We can do this.” - Gov. Kathy Hochul in her recent inaugural speech. At the same time, the governor signed...
2019 NYS Climate Change Law versus the Blizzard of ‘22
Dear Editor, If state and local politics were based on reality or the facts on the ground, then you might expect the Blizzard of ‘22 would stop the mandate pushing the exclusive use of Green Energy in New York and...
Congresswoman’s voting record shows disdain for families
Dear Editor, This time of year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we think of families, our communities, and those less fortunate. Unfortunately, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney shows her lack of compassion and lack of basic human decency. Ms. Tenney voted against H.R....
Vaping poses serious public health threat
Dear Editor, It's important for students, educators, and parents to be aware that vaping poses a serious public health threat. Even with the youth smoking rate at an all-time low, the vaping rate is still on the rise and represents...