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The OBSERVER’s View

DUNKIRK Plant’s commitment a treat for region

For a little less than 12 months in 2022, there were some questions about Wells Enterprises and its commitment to Dunkirk. In July of that year, the company began reducing its workforce before it was acquired by the Ferraro Group. Fast-forward two years later and those worries have vanished. ...

COUNTY: Grape freeze impacts economy

Chautauqua County is known across the nation — and world — for its prized grape crop. On April 25, however, a spring freeze created havoc for many vineyards near Lake Erie. That event will have tremendous consequences on the region. First, it hits the hard-working farmers hard. Vineyards ...

MEDICARE: Careless spending needs explanation

At the time when Congress launched the Medicare Advantage program concept several decades ago, the theory in place was insurers would make Medicare more efficient, have an incentive to keep patients healthier and probably save money for the government in the process. Those at the forefront of ...

THEFTS: Considering added prevention measures

Stolen equipment is becoming a trend in the region — and it is something that has contacted the attention of one former Hanover official. Last month, Tim Crino called on the Hanover Town Board to be proactive in regard to the recent string of thefts that included equipment in Sheridan. ...

FREDONIA Rec program proves popularity

There is definitely a value in the Fredonia summer recreation programs. As noted in a recent meeting, 326 children have signed up for the events so far. Overall, the effort offers summer outdoor activities, traditionally supervised by older teens and college students, for children at village ...

PAROLEE: Kindt’s escape puts focus on bill

Imagine the shock of Cattaraugus County residents earlier this week when convicted murderer Edward Kindt fled his halfway house in Dutchess County and made his way back to Cattaraugus County. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, said it is the second time Kindt has violated his parole ...