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Opinion

NFL: Bills, Chiefs share common ending

The OBSERVER’s View

Over the last six years, the Kansas City Chiefs have been the major nemesis of the Buffalo Bills. They always stood in their way in taking the next step — whether it be to the AFC Championship game or Super Bowl. But the Chiefs, who had been to the last three Super Bowls, winning two, ...

One person can make a difference

Commentary

In 1971, the Art Metal plant in Ashville closed. What was to be done with it? There were not many companies interested in taking over a 1 million square foot manufacturing facility in Upstate New York. The county had taken over the responsibility for the building through its Industrial ...

COUNTY: Relocating crisis unit a smart move

The OBSERVER’s View

Chautauqua County legislators recently approved the rental of more space in Jamestown’s City Hall by the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services. It’s a good decision. The move brings the county’s Mobile Crisis Unit as well as its homeless team and family center case ...

Allowing Ukraine to stand alone

Commentary

On December 1, 1991, the people of Ukraine voted overwhelmingly 92% to 8% to be an independent country, no longer a part of the Soviet Union (which soon dissolved on December 26, 1991). From December 2, 1991, onwards countries around the world recognized Ukraine as an independent ...

DUNKIRK: Spending plan has its flaws

The OBSERVER’s View

On Monday, Dunkirk Common Council will be meeting to approve the 2026 budget proposal that totals more than $29.5 million. Even if the legislative body approves the document, the public needs to know it is flawed. Last month, the state comptroller issued a critical and scathing report on the ...

We need to maintain values of America

Peoples column

Editor, OBSERVER: The illegal immigration issue is not emotional. This is killing our country, finances and culture. You want to come here legally, love the flag, speak English, pay taxes and not take benefits? Come on in and be my friend, but that is the only way we should accept you here ...