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Opinion

WINTER: Snows, cold take toll on vehicles

The OBSERVER’s View

We are already tiring of the nearly one month pattern of winter. Heavy snows, winds, then melting followed by more lake-effect snows return. As of today, the region is under a winter weather advisory that could bring 10 inches of snow to the north county. With the alert, AAA is reminding ...

U.S. could have upper hand with Greenland

Commentary

Because of remarks by the Trump administration, there has been a lot in the news again about buying or taking Greenland from Denmark. I think that based on the questionable historical accuracy of Norse sagas concerning the discovery of Greenland compared to the fact based modern historical ...

Cleanliness is next to godliness

Commentary

If cleanliness is next to godliness, I might not make it to the pearly gates. It’s sad that I’ve slipped so much. I was reared to know the difference. Mom made me rewash dishes or pans that didn’t pass inspection and if I dusted around the doilies instead of under, well, that only led ...

DUNKIRK: Eyesore hotel reflects city’s woes

The OBSERVER’s View

There is no denying the abundant number of decaying structures and homes within the city of Dunkirk. Yet, within the last month, officials are seeking court permission for emergency demolition of a dilapidated former motel just off Route 5. The city filed a petition with state Supreme Court ...

‘Values’ need to include tolerance

Commentary

The letter “We need to maintain values of America” (Dec. 13) is sad and is un-American and is un-Christian. What I read in that letter was anger, disdain, disrespect, and the rantings of a lost soul. The writer makes two mistakes. The first is to claim he understands American culture. ...

SPORTS: Spotlighting strong hoop starts in area

The OBSERVER’s View

Many in the area have their attention in the sports world on the Buffalo Bills after the exciting win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wildcard round. But there is reason to be excited when it comes to boys high school basketball in the north county. Both Fredonia and Dunkirk are off to ...