One of the unfortunate aspects of human nature is that in our politics, we have a relatively short attention span. People think that 2-4 years is a long time when it comes to government or public matters. Yet, many issues require a much longer time frame if they are to be addressed. Thus, it ...

By ROBERT SCOTT This letter is in follow-up to my remarks made during the village of Fredonia’s public meeting on Feb. 20 in regard to a water rate increase. I stated I could not honestly argue against the $2 increase per 1,000 gallons proposed but the trustees needed to share their studies ...

Once again I am alarmed by the commentary from SUNY Fredonia President Kolison that appeared in the OBSERVER (Feb. 10-11). What I read was basically a “Puff Piece” submitted by Kolison. I believe the commentary was meant to assure the community that concerns regarding the future at SUNY ...

As city Historian and past president of the Dunkirk Historical Society, I would like to acknowledge the recent passing of Peter Komada. Peter served on the board of the Dunkirk Historical Museum, filling the position of secretary for a number of years. He also was a most constant and ...

Well, well, well. So much for the idea of a state’s preventing a federal candidate from being on the state’s ballot. The U.S. Supreme Court on March 4 blocked Colorado’s effort to do just that. And the high court thereby called a halt to other states’ similar efforts. ≤ ≤ ...

One hundred fifteen years ago the first International Women’s Day took place in the United States on Feb. 28, 1909. The Socialist Party of America instituted the day in order to honor the garment worker’s strike of 1908 in New York City reported by The United Nations. The fight was started ...