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Opinion

Simpler times were close to home

Commentary

I got to thinking a while back about growing up in a small town in the Mohawk Valley back in the 1950s. Looking back on it I realize that it was a very different world from the world I live in now. But that’s alright because I enjoy living in these times with flat screen high definition ...

County history today

Community News

October 10 — 1823 — The Busti Post Office was established, serving the community until its discontinuation on November 15, 1907. — 1859 — The Philharmonic Society of Jamestown was formed, contributing to the local arts and cultural scene. — 1925 — The Jamestown chapter of the ...

FREDONIA Growing need seen for annual challenge

The OBSERVER’s View

It is up to you, Fredonia. The annual Feeding Fredonia Challenge is underway and runs through Oct. 18. Residents are encouraged to purchase nonperishable items, such as pasta and pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, beans, soup, cereal, peanut butter, canned meats such as tuna and ...

Should military service matter?

Commentary

There is much chatter about military service by presidential candidates, most of it to deflect from Democrat VP Candidate Tim Walz’s false claims of rank and position in the Guard. But more distressingly, Walz’s claims reveal him to be a phony and a narcissist. No real leader would abandon ...

County history today

Community News

October 9 — 1883 – The Boomertown post office was established, serving the Ashville area until its discontinuation on May 31, 1913. — 1890 — The Theosophical Society of Jamestown was organized, contributing to the spiritual and philosophical landscape of the region. — 1905 — ...

COUNTY: Realistic budget for EMS, safety net

The OBSERVER’s View

We’re glad to see funding for two vital programs properly funded in this year’s county budget proposal by County Executive PJ Wendel. The first is the county fly car program, which hasn’t met its budget since the county began the program in 2017. The program was billed as being ...