Editor, OBSERVER: Things you should know about agricultural employees and migrant workers in Chautauqua County: ¯ There are not enough Americans willing to work as farm laborers, even though employers are required to offer employment to U.S. residents. ¯ Non-resident agricultural ...

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 ...