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Opinion

Being on Trump’s mailing list

Commentary

I just received my fourth mailing from former President Trump asking for money. This one included a certificate hoping I would join him in a new “Lyin’ Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden Target List.” This list would be “my badge of courage and honor” which I could frame, if I want ...

DUNKIRK History of ignoring reports was a sign

The OBSERVER’s View

New York state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli last week issued his annual report on schools and municipalities that are facing or are on the verge of fiscal stress. Missing from the list? Both the cities of Dunkirk and Jamestown. Both municipalities, the report noted, had not filed annual ...

People’s column

Peoples column

Community should cherish entertainment at SUNY Editor, OBSERVER: Wow! I saw a video on Facebook and thought if they are as good as they look on the post, I want to be there. I was not disappointed. I was elated! The Doo-Wop Project last month at the Rockefeller Arts Center on the State ...

Remote clinic a community benefit

Commentary

On behalf of the entire community-led Steering Committee for the first Remote Area Medical (RAM) event held in Chautauqua County at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown campus; we extend our sincere gratitude to our community for the tremendous support that made this clinic a resounding ...

County history today

Community News

October 7 — 1859 —The Lakewood-Bentley Cemetery was dedicated, providing a final resting place for many local residents and serving as a historical landmark. — 1875 — The first of four steamboats named Jamestown tragically burned due to arson. This incident not only highlighted the ...

Fredonia Water: Options needed following neglect

The OBSERVER’s View

We understand the emotion from the Save Our Reservoir group in terms of Fredonia maintaining local control over its water system. Change is always worrisome — and sometimes it is troubling to rely on partnerships. But here’s the reality. Most of the leadership in the Save Our Reservoir ...