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Opinion

At moment, rural red has grip on Congress

Editor's corner

Do not expect a level playing field when it comes to the races for U.S. Congress in this region that spans two states. Both incumbents Nick Langworthy of New York and Glenn “G.T.” Thompson of Pennsylvania appear to have plenty of support in their highly Republican districts. Langworthy ...

Our nation contributes to Mideast mayhem

Commentary

People in Gaza are still starving and dying. The Israelis are not allowing in enough supplies to feed everyone or to house everyone. Since the supposed ceasefire, the Israelis have shot and killed 615 Palestinians and injured an additional 1,651. That is not an effective ceasefire. Keep in ...

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 ...