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Opinion

Keeping the lights on, water running

Commentary

There has been a lot of news made in the last few weeks so here is my take on some of the stories. There has been a lot of talk about U.S. Rep. Elsie Stefanik’s future recently. It would be nice if we had a real governor from upstate New York and Stefanik would be my first choice as the ...

County Fair: Region’s best in the spotlight

The OBSERVER’s View

Our area’s showcase of talent, agriculture and entertainment is in full swing at the Chautauqua County Fair. With the cannon blast on Tuesday, the week-long event kicked off. One of the highlights this year, as has been noted by our outdoors columnist Forrest Fisher, was the new ...

White Inn is royalty for village

Peoples column

Editor, OBSERVER: The corner of Route 20 and White Street in Fredonia is no longer quiet. The magnificent “Queen” has returned to her hallowed spot. The White Inn, long vacant, has been restored and remodeled and is ready to welcome overnight guests. An animal bedroom is also available ...

Democrats can’t give Trump a chance

Commentary

The Democratic Party of today is deplorable. All they have is hatred for our president. They have no plan for the future of our country. I used to be a Democrat for over 60 years, but after Barack Obama, and then an incoherent President Joe Biden, I changed my affiliation to Independent. ...

DUNKIRK: Session is chance for nuclear insight

The OBSERVER’s View

Dunkirk residents who are seeking more information — or want to be a part of the discussion regarding a possible nuclear plant — are invited to attend a session that follows tonight’s council meeting. City Mayor Kate Wdowiasz has invited Dr. Andrew Whittaker, PhD, PE, SE, a SUNY ...

When Things Look The Same

Commentary

Life can sometimes get complex when things look the same. The other day, for example, my wife went to the lecture at Chautauqua and took a rollator...essentially a walker with four wheels that helps out when you have a limp or a bad leg. When she got home that day, she realized that the ...