Roughly a quarter of registered voters took part in the Nov. 4 election. It’s disappointing, of course, to see so few participate in the election of local leaders who will decide the future of Chautauqua County and its cities, towns and villages. We’ve made it easier than ever to vote, but ...
Use of plastics is hazardous Editor, OBSERVER: I would like to thank the OBSERVER for publicizing the recent lunch and learn at the college, sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The discussion alerted us to the various types of plastics and the dangers they pose to humans. This ...
Sadly, new technologies are often tested first in warfare, on the battlefield—not in commerce or for civilian use. For example, a new technology made its debut in World War I—the airplane. Initially thought of as a remarkable new invention to transport people and goods at speeds and ...
To begin with, we all should give thanks to Sarah Joseph Hale. If not for her, there’d be no Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. The New England native defied the popular stereotype that a woman’s place was in the kitchen, cranking out babies and keeping her yap shut. ...
Dunkirk’s double-edged sword in the payments in lieu of taxes provides some added angst for city taxpayers. Refresco, an important business and community partner, has a 15-year agreement in exchange for redeveloping a Talcott Street building formerly used by Kraft and ConAgra. That deal made ...
Hometown hospital full of caring Editor, OBSERVER: I recently had gallbladder surgery at Brooks-TLC Hospital, and I couldn’t have been in better hands. The entire team was efficient, supportive, and even jovial, which made a world of difference. Teresa and Tracy handled my intake with ...