Opinion

Our nation contributes to Mideast mayhem

Commentary February 27, 2026

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 mind that we are paying for the bullets. The United States is directly responsible for making 2 million people homeless, 70,000 dead and 170,000 wounded. There are no working hospitals left in Gaza. The Israelis are only allowing a few people to leave for medical care. This misery is something we ...

Securing elections hinders cheating

Commentary February 27, 2026

Let’s suppose. Let’s suppose you went into a bank and tried to open an account or take out a loan without proving your identity. Let’s suppose you tried to get a hunting or fishing license without proving your identity. Let’s suppose you tried to buy a gun legally without proving your identity. And the list goes on and on. Let’s suppose that, without proving your identity, you tried to: — Start a new job. — Get a marriage license. — Get a driver’s license. — Rent a vehicle. — Lease a vehicle. — Buy a vehicle. — Register a vehicle. — Get ...

At moment, rural red has grip on Congress

Editor's corner February 27, 2026

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 ...

Securing elections hinders cheating

Commentary February 27, 2026

No chill pill for recent ads, entertainment

Commentary February 26, 2026

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 and life is good. However, in slightly lower tones we are told that we should not take this drug if we are allergic to any of its ingredients. This begs the question of how we will know we are allergic to the ingredients if we have no idea what the ingredients are. On top of this we are told that ...

Having some sway on storage delay

The OBSERVER’s View February 26, 2026

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 month — for another six months. The extension is sought to allow for more time to draft a law regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems. The Town recently held a workshop on the matter, and another workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. to continue crafting a local ...