APRIL 15 1791 – Col. Thomas Proctor, a federal Indian negotiator, visited Kiantone. 1814 – New York State's common school system was formally established by law. 1853 – Kiantone's "Spiritualist Springs" was officially dedicated. 1870 – Bathing in the Chautauqua Lake Outlet, geese ...
For the second time in two weeks, Chautauqua County officials have announced a program that will help deal with the county’s homelessness problems. The county Social Services Department last week announced the Public Assistance Shelter Supplement initiative in an attempt to bridge the gap ...
Who’s next to be expendable? Editor, OBSERVER: In a recent commentary “Sore losers continue futile efforts” (March 27) the author asserts: “It’s obvious that he (the judge) has a bias against (President Donald) Trump and to spite Trump he apparently favors keeping these illegal ...
I would like to include some missing comments I made at a recent Village Board meeting. The first of my questions was on the “parking law.” I asked if we are going to enforce it or “Keep kicking the can down the road.” The new parking law signs we approved by the board in the ...
At least one city of Dunkirk resident opposes the abolishment of the treasurer position in city government. During a council meeting this month, Thomas Taylor defended Mark Woods — who currently holds the post — noting he is “probably one of the most honest people I’ve ever met, and ...
Political corruption is everywhere present – apparently a consequence of human nature we must constantly guard against. Nowhere is humanity free from corrupt politicians or people who believe it is their privilege to use the power of the Government to forcibly take from those who created ...