Editor, OBSERVER: I only had to read the first paragraph in Susan Bigler’s commentary “There’s still time for more time for damage” (Jan. 2) to realize this writer is filled with lies and hatred. What she wrote about Sheriff Joe Arpaio from Arizona, abusing immigrants, is a total lie. ...

Editor, OBSERVER: As Chautauqua County is seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the Chautauqua County Health Department has been less and less forthcoming with information. When someone dies, it is now simply noted as a new death on the dashboard. The only way to know the age of ...

Editor, OBSERVER: “The Hound of Heaven” is a poem by Francis,Thompson (1859-1907), a man in search of answers. Throughout his early existence there is a discomfort, an unease of mind and soul. Our poet was born with many opportunities that could give him a life style through family and ...

We all need to accept the results Editor, OBSERVER: There’s an old Russian saying that states “The truth is like concrete.” As we move into a new administration on Jan. 20, we must accept the truth of the election of Joseph Biden as president of the United States. The ...

Editor, OBSERVER: In the People’s column (Nov. 30), a writer urges that the SUNY Board of Trustees fire your columnist Professor Stephen Kershnar from his position with SUNY Fredonia. Reason: “We cannot have a professor… be allowed to promote complete fabrications of the truth.” The ...

Professor’s column was ‘nonsense’ Editor, OBSERVER: I’ve seen Stephen Kershnar’s photo appear on the Editorial page of the OBSERVER in the past. However, until Nov. 18, I’ve never read one of his “commentaries.” I’m being told that this promotion of conspiracy theories ...