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Langworthy’s voice goes silent on Russia

Commentary

Is it time to ask if U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy is another puppet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin? Langworthy says nothing to the latest proof Trump works for Putin. Trump states he will ignore the new law recently promoted and passed into law by the late Lindsey Graham that would add more sanctions against Russia. Instead, Trump has chosen to lift sanctions against Putin. Trump will buy 36 million barrels of Russian diesel fuel with taxpayer money — your money. Your tax money. He lies again by claiming he does this to resolve the mess he caused by his ignorant entry into war ...

The OBSERVER’s View: Our choice for District 23

The OBSERVER’s View

Facing long odds in the race for Congressional District 23, challenger Aaron Gies is to be commended for his tireless efforts on the campaign trail over the last four months. He has held numerous town hall meetings from Erie to Tioga County during the summer and fall. His major talking points at the meetings are all hot-button issues this election. Those include health care, education and preserving the region’s agricultural base. “I am running for Congress because I believe every person in this district deserves to have a representative who shows up, listens, and works with ...

E-bikes make area roads the ‘Wild West’

Commentary

Few things are scarier than driving your car and then suddenly realizing there is an e-bike coming at you heading the wrong way on a one-way street. In eight years as a City Court Judge (2014-2021) handling Vehicle and Traffic tickets, among many other duties, there were no obvious issues with e-bikes and e-scooters. I do not recall a single traffic ticket related to the operation of an e-bike or e-scooter. Now everyday exposes area drivers to encountering e-bikes going against traffic, blowing past red lights and stop signs, randomly alternating between traveling on sidewalks and ...

Clymer Amish return to Supreme Court

Commentary

CLYMER—In a challenge to New York law, freedom of religion is before the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the challengers, according to court filings, are Shady Lane School in Clymer and Clymer-resident Joseph Miller, a school-board member with children attending the school. Our neighbors in ...

No escape hatch for unsustainable city pacts

Editor's corner

Chautauqua County’s two cities remain pressure cookers for administrators who have to account for the big bucks. Within the past two weeks, both mayors announced spending plans that include tax increases that their councils will likely try to whittle down. In Jamestown, the budget totals ...

A small museum exhibits a big story

Commentary

Lucille Ball’s fame and accomplishments are a true source of pride for Jamestown. But there was another Lucile, whose accomplishments, career, and legacy are important for everyone interested in aviation. Lucile M. Wright was a 20th century aviation pioneer in Jamestown. The museum that ...