Another step toward socialism EDITOR, OBSERVER An economics professor did an experiment in his class of students who insisted that socialism worked. He averages all the grades on their next test. No one fails, no one received an A. After the first test, everyone got a B. The students ...

Editor, OBSERVER: For Memorial Day, I purchased some plants and a planter for a relative who is buried in the town of Pomfret Webster Road Cemetery. It lasted two days before someone stole it. I hope whoever stole it enjoys stealing from the dead. You can return the plants and the planter ...

Editor, OBSERVER: North Shore Arts Alliance’s Art Trail Hub Crawl was a resounding success over Memorial Day weekend. Hundreds of people took to the roads and byways throughout Chautauqua County to visit artist stops along the way. Whether a studio, hub of artists, or an artist run ...

Editor, OBSERVER: As an American citizen, a local resident and current chairwoman of the Fredonia-Pomfret Republican Committee, it’s my experience that effective local government is comprised of knowledgeable folks from both political parties, who have an overriding desire to accomplish ...

Fredonia School Board had strong candidates Dear Editor: I decided to write this letter the morning of the Fredonia Board of Education letter. As I watched the debate again and struggled to make my decision I realized what an impressive field of candidates we have. All five of the ...

Editor, OBSERVER: The Leon Fire Co. would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to our annual fund drive. The department consists of volunteers who perform fire suppression and other related emergency services for the Leon Fire District. They are also on call to provide mutual aid ...