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Kenneth H. Mort of Jamesport knew early in life he wanted a career in the military. He entered the Reserves in 1955, but enlisted in the regular U.S.

Financial Focus: Time to ‘Cycle’ through some investment ideas

If you’ve noticed an increase in bicycle-related events lately, it may be because May is recognized as “Bike Month” – and some cities even observe a specific Bike Week.

School board hears request for new performance arts center

Monday night’s Cameron School Board meeting was standing room only with dozens of parents requesting the district construct a new performing arts center.

Historical Highlight: Sadness on the Death Curve

Our historic stories are often not as heart warming as we like, but they are still our stories. One such story comes from August 1934 and a place called Death Curve.

Suspect dies after high speed chase with police

At approximately 7 a.m. on May 31, 2019, Troop H Communications received a call of shots fired from a red passenger car

Cameron Critters: Jacob

Jacob is a 5-year-old Boston Terrier Mix. Weighing in at 47 pounds, Jacob is big for his breed. He has been in the Puppies for Parole program and not only does he have great manners, but knows all his basic skills such as sit, stay, down, and come

Veterans Voice: Kenneth H. Mort

Kenneth H. Mort of Jamesport knew early in life he wanted a career in the military. He entered the Reserves in 1955, but enlisted in the regular U.S. Army for 3 years. Following Basic Training, he was assigned to Battery 4, 4th Missile (Nike-Ajax) 56th Artillery in Bristol, Rhode Island. The...

Historical Highlight: What’s in a Name

The word Chautauqua has been a part of my vocabulary since I can’t even remember. Being from the area I’ve just always heard it and knew somehow it was a part of local history. I have to admit the spelling has always confused me and until lately I would be just as likely to misspell it as to get it...

The Outdoor Journal Exploring the Carolina Parakeet

Lewis and Clark saw them at the mouth of the Kansas River near present day Kansas City. Audubon observed and shot them along the Ohio River in the early 1800’s. Of all the species that the 19th century ornithologist shot, studied and painted, the Carolina Parrakeet was the only one he worried about...

Financial Focus: Time to ‘Cycle’ through some investment ideas

If you’ve noticed an increase in bicycle-related events lately, it may be because May is recognized as “Bike Month” – and some cities even observe a specific Bike Week. Of course, bicycling is good exercise and an environmentally friendly method of transportation, but it can also teach us some...