They say that about 90% of an iceberg you don’t see - it is underwater. The same thing might be said for a bridge. Most of it is underneath the bridge surface. What you drive on which is visible to the eye, is just its surface...a lot is going on underneath to support the pavement you are ...

I loved the Fourth. I mean, as an 11-year-old back in those halcyon days of the ‘50’s, who wouldn’t have? Up in the morn, gobbling down Corn Flakes, running down Skinner to the park, joining the guys and excitedly heading up the street to take in the parade. We settled down on the ...

At the June 17 meeting of the Dunkirk Common Council, City Attorney Elliot Raimondo was quoted in the OBSERVER as saying, “Obviously, this city does not have money for the $13.6 million.” He was referring to the Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) taken out by the city in 2024 that is due on ...

June 29 — 1930 – The Goodyear Blimp Defender landed at Celoron Park and Jamestown, offering rides to the public. — 2001 – Empire Specialty Steel in Dunkirk closed. — 2003 – The first performance was held on Bemus Point’s floating stage. June 30 — 1802 – The Senecas ...

Two million people are slowly starving to death in Gaza. There are 500,000 in immediate danger of death. The Israelis are not allowing enough food in. They have cut off the water supply. They are shooting at people looking for food. Before the war 500 trucks a day were delivering food to Gaza. ...

CHAUTAUQUA - Alaskans understandably cherish summer months, when days are warm and long, much longer than elsewhere in the country. In fact, Kimberly Strassel, who lives near Anchorage, told audiences at Chautauqua Institution on June 23 and 24, that since moving to Alaska eight years ago, ...