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Opinion

Drastic change for area school

The OBSERVER’s View

Chautauqua County’s only Catholic school is in the midst of a transition. With the resignation of Principal Paul Pinto, the Northern Chautauqua Catholic School lost a key leader. Just like one of his predecessors in Andrew Ludwig, Pinto was a cheerleader and advocate for the institution. ...

There’s no cashing in with socialist theories

Commentary

Socialists have a long history of writing checks that Socialism cannot cash, and the platform of the Democrat(ic) Socialists of America (DSA) continues that tradition. Socialism is Socialism, whether or not proclaimed “Democratic” for political convenience. There is no difference ...

Oversized governments keep adding to area burden

Commentary

There comes a point when citizens must speak plainly, and for many of us in the village of Fredonia and the city of Dunkirk, that moment has arrived. The tax burdens imposed on local residents have grown so excessive, so punitive, and so detached from the principles of limited government, that ...

Area fully plugged in to data center debate

Editor's corner

Maybe Portland town Supervisor Rich Lewis and Town Board members were testing the waters in March. That is when the legislative body passed a resolution expressing its support for a proposed data center to be located on the grounds of the former Sugar Hill Golf Course. If anything, they had ...

Chautauqua County Day at institution is July 17

Commentary

CHAUTAUQUA—During just the first two weeks of Chautauqua Institution’s 2026 season, the music at Chautauqua Institution has been tremendous. Finding more than three examples would be easy, yet for today, let’s take just three. * * * You, faithful reader of this column, have long ...