‘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 ...

New marker adds to region’s history Editor, OBSERVER: It was a pleasure being witness to the unveiling of a marvelous new historical marker commemorating Gen. Lafayette’s visit to our village of Fredonia in 1825. Many thanks to Historian Todd Langworthy, Mayor Doug Essek, town ...

Constituent ‘embarrassed’ by county action Editor, OBSERVER: I am embarrassed and ashamed of the actions of County Executive PJ Wendel and the Legislature. The exception being Legislator Tom Nelson, who apparently paid attention in History class. As a child, I remember ...

A better engine for transportation Editor, OBSERVER: The Empire State Passengers Association is in agreement with the Editor’s corner “County’s airport dreams discount reality,” (April 28) noting the lost opportunities from Chautauqua County spending $1 million annually on two ...

Transparency lacks on some projects Editor, OBSERVER: It’s no secret the construction industry has gained — even earned — a dubious reputation. Lack of transparency, wasteful spending, and unfair labor practices, to name a few. While this may not apply to responsible contractors, ...

Editor, OBSERVER: “Just for the (Fredonia Village Board’s) information, you have a number of other items that take priority over global warming at this time.” This was the dismissive and disheartening response from the mayor to the citizens speaking up because they are worried about ...