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Opinion

‘Beautiful’ result is mean spirited

Commentary

By GAVIN MacFADYEN There is much debate and speculation on the potential effect of President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on the complex web that is the economy of the United States. Having narrowly passed in the House it now moves to the Senate for consideration. What should be most ...

COUNTY: Helping Hospice through butterflies

The OBSERVER’s View

This weekend marks a special event for Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care. The agency’s annual Service of Remembrance and Memorial Butterfly Release will take place on Saturday. “In many cultures, butterflies symbolize the remarkable transformation between worlds,” said Jamie ...

Are we a government of one?

Commentary

To be honest, I have been dismayed recently by the actions of both political parties in what I would call a surrendering of our country to a “government of one.” Starting first with the Democrats, it is clear that in deference to the desires of a former President—they deferred into ...

County History this Week

Obituaries

June 1 — 1829 – The Barcelona Lighthouse was officially put into operation. — 1869 – The Holland Land Company legally ceased to exist. — 1871 – Railroad track was laid from Dunkirk to Sinclairville on the Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railroad. — 1981 – Franciska ...

Silver creek: Village must be cautious with new deal

The OBSERVER’s View

You cannot put a price on the dedication by those who serve as volunteers with Fire Department and emergency response teams. But Silver Creek is changing that landscape just a bit. Last month, the Village Board approved a contract for staffing services through Silver Creek Emergency Squad, ...

Criminal discovery law affects all

Commentary

Since 2019, the number of criminal case dismissals has increased 373%,highlighting a significant shift in how the judicial system is processing criminal charges. Most people are aware that New York’s current cashless bail law has created a revolving door within our criminal justice system. ...