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Opinion

Facing the cold hard facts

Commentary

We can thank Ben Franklin for teaching us about the two certainties in this life: death and taxes. Those facts haven’t changed since 1776. Or ever. The other certainty is that we all have to deal with both. There’s no escaping the tax man. But a lot of people just aren’t comfortable with ...

Good neighbors are allowed to disagree

Commentary

I want to begin by stating that Tim Hortons brews the best coffee in the world, that while I am not much of a beer drinker when I do partake of Beer Labatt’s Blue is my choice, and that after baseball, hockey is my favorite sport. Having said that, it should be noted that throughout history ...

FISHING: Walleye keeping region in spotlight

The OBSERVER’s View

Walleye continue to be a great catch for Dunkirk and the Lake Erie region. Last week, the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club held an exciting and eventful Walleye Derby. This week, the stakes are even higher. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour, presented by Progressive, ...

Federal act upends energy efforts

Commentary

It is anticipated that President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will raise clean energy project costs by 10–20%, increase the risk of grid shortfalls and raise electricity prices up to 60%. This is due to the elimination and acceleration of many clean energy incentives in the ...

Tolls are about safety and reliability

Commentary

This is in response to the editorial titled, “Overnight toll-free trips worth try” (July 22). While the idea of removing tolls, even for a few hours overnight, may sound appealing, the truth is removing tolls on the Thruway would cut off the very dedicated revenue stream that supports safe ...

DUNKIRK Habitat creating new beginnings

The OBSERVER’s View

Habitat for Humanity continues to grow the community while making a difference for local families. This week, the organization announced that after 12 months of waiting for their house to be completed, a family of three was able to move into their brand-new home at 11 Genet St., Dunkirk. ...