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Opinion

U.S. has long history of trouble with Iran

Commentary

Since the 1979 revolution the U.S. has been described as the “Great Satan” often followed by “Death to America” by Iran’s leadership. During the last 47 years Iran has been the greatest state sponsor of terrorism with the U.S. often the target. The U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, was ...

HALT Act inaction invites dangers

The OBSERVER’s View

Common-sense choices in upstate are often not embraced by downstate Democrats with ties to New York City. It is a chief reason the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Committee to reform the severely flawed act and help address the ongoing staffing crisis in New ...

Anchors Aweigh — and all that jazz

Commentary

When the Fredonia Opera House announced this concert, I closed my laptop and picked up the phone. The U.S. Navy Band’s Sea Chanters were at the Opera House for an evening concert last Friday and I wasn’t going to miss it. It seemed a shame for just Richard and me to enjoy it, so we ...

Ten years later, a finish line appears

The OBSERVER’s View

A long journey appears to be reaching an end. On Monday, Kaleida Health announced that initial site work on the new $224 million state-of-the-art new hospital will begin on East Main Street in Fredonia. This month marks 10 years since the project was first announced. It has been a long time ...

America’s wins are always golden

Commentary

Sitting in the living room fixed on the TV as the clock ticked down and the game between the USA and Canada Men’s Hockey teams was advancing to overtime, brought my memories full circle to 1980 as a group of us stood on tippy toes as the clock counted down during a game that represented so ...

New York State Do not expand Raise the Age law

The OBSERVER’s View

A 24-year-old Jamestown man has been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury in relation to a shooting on East Second Street in July 2025. The other person charged in relation to the same shooting is also 24. Imagine a future in which both of those are tried in Family Court. It’s ...