Trump kept democracy secure Editor, OBSERVER: In response to the Aug. 14 commentary “Citizens made decision on Trump.” Let me make one thing perfectly clear. I like my MAGA hat. I like what it stands for. I like speaking freely. I like being able to protect my family if need be. I ...

Editor, OBSERVER: George Borrello’s new legislation proposes that for every industrial wind project sited in Upstate New York, a similar project should be sited in New York City (Aug. 4). He implies that upstaters lose to downstaters in a competition to see who sacrifices less for a green ...

GOP cowardly when it comes to Trump Editor, OBSERVER: Election 2024 is looking more and more critical as charges pile up against Donald Trump and Joe Biden continues to falter. Isn’t it time for Republicans to finally grow a backbone and break from Trump? Or should they hang close to ...

Rodeos take toll on the animals Editor, OBSERVER: If people taking part in or attending an event — a rodeo — that glorifies animals being spurred, roped, slammed to the ground, being strapped with bucking straps, or their necks violently twisted is something to be celebrated, I think it ...

Generosity coming at a high price Editor, OBSERVER: I am really so very happy for the labor leaders of Chautauqua County who have negotiated a huge payday increase over the next four years for our county rank and file unionized workers. As for County Executive PJ Wendel who continues ...

‘Caring people’ help in battle Editor, OBSERVER: Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support during my treatments for cancer and for the benefit held for me on June 4. A special thanks to Gary and Beth Dudek and Gene and Jana Tarnowski, chairpersons for the benefit, along with ...