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The OBSERVER’s View

DUNKIRK Marina news is a major splash

With all the uncertainty that surrounds Dunkirk’s finances, it is reassuring that one of the waterfront’s assets will be in good hands. On Tuesday, council members approved the sale of Chadwick Bay Marina, LLC to Steve St. George, Alan Steinberg, and John Atzrott, who run Triple S Marina, ...

CONGRESS Aid delays already failing students

Remember the struggle last academic year as students and their families across the country struggled to figure out the new “simplified” Free Application for Federal Student Aid? Well, the U.S. Department of Education is at it again, this time announcing a phased rollout for the 2025-26 ...

SHOOTINGS: ‘Targeted’ incidents are still a danger

Jamestown has seen four targeted shootings in the past three weeks. On Aug. 3, city police responded to Lafayette Street near Isabella Avenue for a reported gunshot complaint, with a man arriving at UPMC Chautauqua a short time later with an injury police said was consistent with a gunshot ...

FREDONIA: High-priced lawyers seeking an increase

It is no secret this corner is not fond of the village of Fredonia’s attorneys. In 2021, the firm advocated a closed-door meeting that went by the name of a “retreat” to keep the public away. It was an illegal meeting, but since there are no penalties other than shaming, the out-of-town ...

COUNTY: Oversight missing in canceled meeting

The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Planning and Economic Development Committee won’t hold its regularly scheduled meeting this week. There is apparently nothing for legislators to do. We find it hard to believe that, absent delegated work from the County Executive’s office, there ...

COUNTY: Overlooking real bridge issues

More than a week ago everyone was talking about a social media post that raised concerns, once again, about safety of the Veterans Memorial Bridge across Chautauqua Lake. It’s a story The Post-Journal first reported months ago. State Transportation Department officials reassured officials ...