August 28: 1802 — John McHenry became the first known child born in Chautauqua County, in the town of Westfield. This birth signaled the beginning of a growing population in the county, which would continue to expand in the years to come. 1908 — The influential naturalist Roger Tory ...
It is a reassuring start to the fall semester at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Last week, the institution announced an uptick in new students — the largest in three years. “We are pleased to see the increase in new students this year,” said Vice President for Enrollment ...
I have been back reading U.S. Grant’s Memoirs of the Civil War. It is probably the third or fourth time, and each time I find new “nuggets” of what made this man “tick.” President Lincoln worked with a lot of Generals during the war. Most of them could recognize risk, but many of ...
There is no denying the apparent troubles at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Within the last week, U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy has called for immediate action and transparency from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs following alarming reports of potential mismanagement at the location. In ...
Editor, OBSERVER: Given the unsettled political landscape, maybe it’s time to consider a second American Revolution. Both parties offer seriously flawed candidates — regardless of who wins we’ll be faced with major challenges. Among them, border security, NATO membership, support for ...
By KAREN ENGSTROM There are numerous well-meaning organizations working to protect Chautauqua Lake and the watersheds in the county. Many studies have been conducted to assess problems and provide solutions. One conclusion they all agree on is that any type of pollution entering the water ...