There is no question that public art — such as the murals installed in Falconer, Sherman and Westfield, with a fourth coming to Dunkirk this fall — is a nice addition to the public sphere. The question isn’t the art or its value, it’s who is picking up the tab and who’s doing the ...
Water’s draining toll for village Editor, OBSERVER: I would like to quote from a commentary in the Oct. 1 OBSERVER: “Fredonia’s water decision has sadly produced division and heated debate among village residents and water customers. There is a great deal of misinformation being ...
The town of Pomfret’s office move seems all but finalized. Town officials seem pleased by the much larger space the new office provides, and I’m sure any fishermen on staff will be pleased with the creek access behind the building. But there’s reason to be concerned by the move for any ...
We appreciate the thoughtful discussion taking place regarding the Paint CHQ Mural Festival and the role of public art in Chautauqua County. Public art has long been recognized as a catalyst for community pride, economic vitality, and cultural vibrancy. While opinions may differ on funding and ...
Fredonia Central Schools announced it had reached agreement with its largest union, the Fredonia Teachers Association, last month. In touting the deal, current Superintendent Brad Zilliox called the deal a “win-win.” For those on the outside, who ultimately contribute to the payroll, ...
Release the Epstein pedophile files. Maxwell interviewed, knows nothing, moved to a cushier prison. Justice for the victims, accountability for those they are hiding, we don’t care who it is. How humiliating! Pete Hegseth talking to 800 of our military’s highest-ranking leaders as if they ...