Another side to Amish article Editor, OBSERVER: I am writing to give my opinion of the article that appeared on the front page of the OBSERVER on April 20 in regard to the “Amish not distancing.” First, in the article it stated “the local Amish still continue to gather at school ...

Wrong climate for city grudges Editor, OBSERVER: Enough is enough. I have been sitting on the sidelines reading and watching the sad state of affairs between Mayor Wilfred Rosas and Dunkirk Common Council. The most irritating occurrences are the constant complaining of Vicki Westling and ...

Crisis has been chaos for Trump Editor, OBSERVER: This is in response to the commentary “Trump’s leadership shines through in crisis” (April 13). Let’s cut right to the chase. President Donald Trump and his administration knew about this virus back in February. He chose not to do ...

Environment needs to be a priority Editor, OBSERVER Getting outdoors and experiencing nature is one of the most highly recommended methods of keeping safe and sane in these times of social isolation. Just when we need clean fresh air the most, the Trump administration has announced it ...

Editor, OBSERVER: I started writing a rebuttal to an article written by a lady from Sheridan. After reading what I wrote, I decided it was just another opinion so I scraped it and started a new letter. I am a 90-year-old guy who has lots of opinions but it’s the observations and experiences ...

County needs better numbers Editor, OBSERVER: A recent quandary by County Executive PJ Wendell concerning the uncertainty of when the apex of cases might reach Chautauqua County is answered in his next breath: “For us, our data is somewhat limited” (April10). Even Christine Schuyler ...