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Opinion

Having some sway on storage delay

The OBSERVER’s View

A highly charged topic regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems is likely to bring plenty of feedback for the town of Dunkirk. A public hearing on the moratorium for the projects will be discussed at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Town is considering extending the moratorium — set to expire later next ...

No chill pill for recent ads, entertainment

Commentary

In these cold dreary days of winter more things annoy me. Here are just a few: — All the prescription drug commercials on television. They show people who have been suffering from various diseases or conditions that for the most part I have never heard of. But now their diseases are cured ...

Just one well-aimed snowball

Commentary

Frankly, I don’t throw a snowball very often these days. Occasionally I might toss a mischievous handful at Richard in the driveway. I do remember though, back when I was first aware that a good snowball is a weapon. I’ll never forget what happened: I was in the fourth grade. In the ...

COUNTY: Staying generous with your money

The OBSERVER’s View

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 ...

Outdoing bunny love at Super Bowl

Commentary

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 ...

OLYMPICS: Added results to hockey wins

The OBSERVER’s View

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 ...