Deb Makowski, county human resources director, said several times during last week's Audit and Control Committee meeting that increasing salary ranges for management employees doesn't automatically give the affected employees salary increases. She's technically right, of course. Salaries ...
Following the Super Bowl halftime show, support for ICE has skyrocketed to 99%, according to the Babylon Bee, known for "fake news you can trust." Speaking of which, the NFL plans to have next year's show feature Iranian mullahs speaking in Farsi leading fans in chanting "Death to America" to ...
It was not the miracle many of us witnessed in 1980 when the United States men’s hockey team knocked off the Soviet Union in stunning fashion before winning gold at Lake Placid during the Olympics. But there was no doubting the magic. Backed by a superb performance by goalie Connor ...
Editor, OBSERVER: U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy has been tasting the other side of immigration problem. He closed his Jamestown office, which recently reopened, because of fear. He and his staff are afraid to go to work because of fear of harm. Does he now see how many of his constituents are ...
For the past several years in recognition of Black History Month, the Herkimer County Hunger Coalition and Greater Herkimer Lions Club have each donated a book to Herkimer County elementary and high schools and local libraries. Among the selections have been the “Sweet and Sour Book,” ...
New York state officials are good at writing blank checks with your state tax dollars. New state regulations that take effect this year are writing more blank checks – this time with your local tax dollars. Town of Ellicott officials recently approved a contract with an emergency vet ...