My Aunt Jo was an interesting old fuddy-duddy. But she was never one of my favorite relatives. She was my Great Uncle Garnett’s second wife – a piano and organ teacher in Tustin California. She was very persnickety. My mother was Garnett Keith’s favorite niece, and every time she ...
American political life has gotten a little more interesting as young, inexperienced individuals’ minds full of Marxist theory are winning Democratic primaries in mostly “blue” cities and states. Led by the team of smooth-talking antisemitic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and ...
No one is quite sure what to expect in terms of attendance at today’s public information session that focuses on the future of the Fredonia water system. Adding to some of the confusion, the event is taking place at the new Pomfret town hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 10410 Chestnut Road in Dunkirk. What those who attend will see is a signboard station format. “Stations will be positioned around the venue with posterboards sharing information on various aspects of the project,” according to an informational flyer released early Monday by the village government. Fredonia is attempting ...
Despite the growing number of Farmers’ Markets in Chautauqua County, many who answered our weekly online poll are not utilizing them. Established locations in Fredonia and Westfield bring the main streets of the villages to life weekly. This year, Westfield celebrates its 20th year. Market vendors typically have the option to remain outside through the month of October, weather permitting. Even the newer locations, which include Forestville, have made a difference in the community — and are reaching new customers. According to Linnea Haskin, Nutrition Resource Educator for the ...
The meeting for the discussion of the proposed Fredonia water system is scheduled for Thursday at the new town of Pomfret building on Chestnut Road. For convenience of the public, it should have been at the Fredonia Opera House as was done for the last citizens meeting with the Village officials and engineers The meeting is important as it will have engineers and others present to explain the purchase of water from the North Chautauqua County Water District and answer questions. The meeting should be broadcast on the public access channel for those that may not be able to ...
Community needs respect in dialogue Editor, OBSERVER: Our community is working through major items — the Fredonia Village water supply source, and a potential change from Grape Belt status and a natural environment to nuclear power production and data centers. As we work, let each one of us put our best foot forward. This means working together without malice, becoming dutifully informed, and accepting that the perspectives of others may be valid. Intimidation, baiting and taunting have no place in our decision making process. Starting with the Thursday water meeting, let's ...
