Several stories caught my attention in Monday’s OBSERVER. I note that Pine Valley and Bemus Point Central Schools are about to receive funding for electric buses. Once again, I have to ask why the state is rushing into mandating absolute dependence on untried and very expensive technology ...

Last week’s chat about forgetting the keys and the glasses? Fuggedaboudit. This week’s unforgettable subject is even more serious. It’s about names. I used to be good at remembering names — until about the last 40 years or so. A few weeks ago, I was having a lunch meeting with two ...

I have been closely following the news regarding building a new facility in place of the current Brooks-TLC Hospital System. Last year, I had contacted Buffalo media about the travesty of Lakeshore Hospital in Irving closing due to financial mismanagement. That point is key. In my opinion, ...

By Rolland Kidder For the first time in our history, a 12-person jury of one’s peers unanimously found a former President guilty of a felony after applying the highest level of proof in our judicial system… “guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” There are really two stories here — ...

My Flag. I first remember seeing it when I was 4 or 5. It was during a Memorial Day parade in my hometown of Little Falls. I was standing on East Main Street next to my mother and in front of Bride’s Cigar Store. My maternal grandparents lived over the iconic pool hall. As I watched the ...

I was privileged to attend the exciting meeting at the State University of New York at Fredonia where Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that long awaited state funding will allow construction of a new Brooks Hospital in the village. This accomplishment comes from the hard work of many to the ...