×

Opinion

Retrospective

Retrospective

Thirty years ago — 1993 Silver Creek Optical Inc., at 41 West Main St., Silver Creek recently held a frame show along with a grand opening of their completely remodeled facilities. Over 600 frames in every style and price range were featured and a wine and cheese reception was held. ...

Rowley makes headlines with retirement

Editor's corner

Huddled among the cameras and microphones of reporters during a press briefing with former state Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Dunkirk-Fredonia’s highly regarded radio news director was growing impatient. On a February day in 2016 when the focus was supposed to be on future developments in northern ...

DUNKIRK: Noting positives at city schools

The OBSERVER’s View

In its first month, Dunkirk City School District appears to be taking many positive steps. This week, at the secondary school, the International Save a Life Tour made a stop to promote safe driving. That includes placing an emphasis on distracted driving, improper behavior and seat-belt ...

Eco-anxiety is driving fear, decision making

Commentary

I recently read a New York Times story reprinted in The Buffalo News about eco-anxiety, a malady caused by fear that the human race is doomed by the effects of climate change. Eco-anxiety has been present in our country since the days when former Vice President Al Gore began going on about ...

Ritual of respect is powerful

Commentary

This past week was rough. Three good friends passed on to their creator – in four days. In between calling hours and funeral rites, I’ve had some time to think on the reality of the losses. Death is a subject most people don’t like to talk about. But we live with its reality every day. ...

Retropsective

Retrospective

Thirty years ago — 1993 A contest to design a statue depicting President Abraham Lincoln’s meeting with Grace Bedell, a Westfield resident, has been announced by the Lincoln-Bedell Statue Committee. The committee is asking all artists entering this contest to consider any poses or ...