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Opinion

Energy policy is ‘the big one’

Commentary

CHAUTAUQUA—If you think economics is boring, Stephen Moore proves the opposite. ≤ ≤ ≤ On Aug. 7, the White House chief of staff called Moore, co-founder of the Club for Growth and a Fox News contributor, and asked that he meet with the president, whom he has known since 2016. “I ...

Oversized plants, entities run empty on promises

Editor's corner

Standing in front of the Tesla Gigafactory in South Buffalo in the middle of July, a group of activists, lawmakers and concerned citizens had a bone to pick with New York state. In their eyes, the company led by billionaire Elon Musk, has not fulfilled its lofty goals of having a workforce of ...

FREDONIA: Farm Festival back in its groove

The OBSERVER’s View

Northern Chautauqua County’s annual sign that the State University of New York at Fredonia is ready for the fall semester — and summer’s end is not far away — takes place this weekend. It’s the 57th annual Farm Festival that takes place in Barker Common. After a number of ...

Evolving phones create true busy signal

Commentary

I recently heard a news item that reported that more and more states are considering a ban on smart phones in schools, and it got me thinking. Back in my school days before bus rides were provided for everyone, if you lived in town you either walked or got a ride from someone. Once you got to ...

Homecoming Queen led full life

Commentary

My old feisty friend, Louise, is gone now. But boy, did she give it a good run. After 94 years, my mother’s and my dear friend wasn’t challenging her world anymore. Instead, she was amazed at her good fortune. “They take my social security and give me all this -- a warm room, a great ...

FORESTVILLE: Special celebration is cause for hope

The OBSERVER’s View

Saturday is far from a new beginning, but for some parishioners in Forestville they are hoping it is not the end. St. Rose of Lima Church will be opening at noon Saturday to celebrate Feast Day of St. Rose of Lima. In doing so, it is inviting residents to attend the event that will be ...